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G688 SGF

1990 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,762 mi
Last recorded55,762 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FJ120041,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG688 SGF
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 55,762 miles

rear tyre has small cracks on sidewalls

Pass 9 Apr 2010 55,271 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

front mudguard rear section missing

reflector fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2009 54,914 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 54,383 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

left hand indicators flashing near max speed

tyre pressures low

Pass 10 Aug 2006 49,049 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 49,033 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

clutch lever, able to pull back to handlebar

one of the two rear position lamps not working

rear disc corroded

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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G688 SGF is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G688 SGF, 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 G688 SGF registered?

G688 SGF is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 19 June 1990.

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