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G39 TEC

1990 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

53,006 mi
Last recorded53,006 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FJ120041,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG39 TEC
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 53,006 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Nearside bulb inoperative (50% operative multiple lamps) (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Play in mono-shock linkage (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 53,000 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front oil leak from rocker cover falling on exhaust

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 52,765 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 52,448 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 52,448 miles

Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining pin clip missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 51,181 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 50,550 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 50,537 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2017 49,294 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 47,341 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 46,183 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 41,750 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 41,750 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 41,137 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 41,137 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 40,006 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 38,717 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,010 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 35,777 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 35,777 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 32,229 miles

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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G39 TEC is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 G39 TEC, 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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G39 TEC is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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