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G48 WJF

1990 Yamaha FJ1200

Blue Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,400 mi
Last recorded25,400 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FJ120041,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG48 WJF
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 25,400 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 25,399 miles

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

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 5 May 2011 25,369 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 25,369 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 May 2010 25,253 miles

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

front indicators loose

Fail 6 May 2010 25,253 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

front indicators loose

Pass 13 Jun 2008 62,371 miles

Rear Lower Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 61,188 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 61,188 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 60,555 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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G48 WJF is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200 in Blue with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G48 WJF, 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 G48 WJF registered?

G48 WJF is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 22 March 1990.

Is G48 WJF safe to buy?

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