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G829 PSA

1990 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,306 mi
Last recorded92,306 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FJ120041,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG829 PSA
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 92,306 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 91,793 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 91,576 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 91,096 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 90,684 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 89,894 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 89,483 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

rear brake just meets minimum efficency

Fail 3 Jul 2020 89,483 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

rear brake just meets minimum efficency

Pass 11 May 2018 87,967 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 11 May 2018 87,967 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 87,381 miles

both front fork seals weeping

frame in front of engine cylinders slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 86,830 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 85,589 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 81,955 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2009 81,955 miles

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 81,007 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 81,007 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 78,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 75,067 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 75,067 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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G829 PSA is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 G829 PSA, 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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G829 PSA is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 16 May 1990.

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