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G853 YBP

1990 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,424 mi
Last recorded39,424 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FJ120041,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG853 YBP
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 39,424 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2016 34,791 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 33,107 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 31,556 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 30,880 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 29,740 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 28,431 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 26,806 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 26,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Aug 2007 25,866 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 25,816 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 25,317 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 25,309 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

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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G853 YBP is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G853 YBP, 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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G853 YBP is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 11 May 1990.

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The MOT history for G853 YBP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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