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G351 VSL

1990 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,245 mi
Last recorded36,245 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FJ120041,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG351 VSL
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 36,245 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 83,053 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded frame (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 76,806 miles

Front mud guard missing

Oil leak ()

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 71,972 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 71,861 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2014 66,817 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear sprocket retaining nuts close to swining arm but not fouling at time of test

Fail 2 Jul 2014 66,817 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear suspension component misaligned (2.4.A.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 66,807 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

How Reliable is the Yamaha FJ1200?

Based on 24,247 MOT tests across 2,681 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
719
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,681
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 469
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 332
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 300
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 240
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 165
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G351 VSL is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 41,874 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha FJ1200 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 469 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G351 VSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FJ1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 36 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G351 VSL is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 12 June 1990.

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