MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Cracks to rear tyre walls but no ply or cords evident.
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Cracks to rear tyre walls but no ply or cords evident.
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Nearside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Nearside Rear Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)
Offside Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
oil leak coming from oil cooler
speedo sensor needs securing
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
How Reliable is the Yamaha FJ1200?
Based on 24,247 MOT tests across 2,681 vehicles.
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G685 DEM is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200 in Blue with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 G685 DEM, 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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G685 DEM is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 18 June 1990.
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