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G463 RRR

1990 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

8,188 mi
Last recorded8,188 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FJ120041,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG463 RRR
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 8,188 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 8,177 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front control not working (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 105,800 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 101,120 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 101,087 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Throttle operating incorrectly not releasing (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front brake lines retaining clips missing

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 94,182 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 94,182 miles

Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 92,508 miles

Front Mudguard has bin broken and repaired

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 88,545 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 88,545 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 87,612 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 85,770 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2009 85,770 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Oil leak

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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G463 RRR is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G463 RRR, 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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What year was G463 RRR registered?

G463 RRR is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 7 March 1990.

Is G463 RRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G463 RRR shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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