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G490 SKM

1990 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,413 mi
Last recorded51,413 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FJ120041,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG490 SKM
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 51,413 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 51,400 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 51,387 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 51,373 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 51,671 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 51,200 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 50,974 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 50,725 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 49,971 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 49,971 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 49,462 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 48,498 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 48,948 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 48,380 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 48,380 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 47,720 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 477,201 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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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G490 SKM is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 G490 SKM, 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 G490 SKM registered?

G490 SKM is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 27 March 1990.

Is G490 SKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G490 SKM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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