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G489 WJA

1990 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,549 mi
Last recorded27,549 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FJ120041,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG489 WJA
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2025 27,549 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 26,728 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 25,931 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 24,701 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 24,315 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 23,610 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 22,920 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 22,576 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 21,822 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 21,724 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 21,555 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 21,455 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 21,316 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 21,082 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 20,775 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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G489 WJA is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G489 WJA, 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 G489 WJA registered?

G489 WJA is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 12 May 1990.

Is G489 WJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G489 WJA shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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