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G794 UNJ

1990 Yamaha FJ1200

Blue Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,215 mi
Last recorded67,215 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FJ120041,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG794 UNJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 67,215 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 67,198 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 67,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyre badly perished

Pass 11 Apr 2018 67,052 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 67,052 miles

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 66,361 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 64,833 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 64,263 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 22 May 2013 64,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 64,205 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 64,199 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 62,294 miles

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

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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G794 UNJ 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 G794 UNJ, 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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G794 UNJ is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 5 May 1990.

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