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G656 WMU

1990 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,971 mi
Last recorded48,971 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FJ120041,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG656 WMU
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 48,971 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 48,971 miles

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

Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 46,617 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 43,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 43,675 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 43,670 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,462 miles

50% of rear light working

rear pad close to legal limit

tyre valves starting to perish

Pass 25 Mar 2010 41,478 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 41,471 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 38,286 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 37,102 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 36,395 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 36,387 miles

Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.4)

Front Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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G656 WMU is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200 in White 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 G656 WMU, 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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G656 WMU is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 5 March 1990.

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