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G870 WPF

1990 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,929 mi
Last recorded57,929 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FJ120041,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG870 WPF
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2023 57,929 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated Front discs and pads contaminated with oil from fork leak. (1.1.14 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both front forks leaking oil badly (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Front forks hgave almost no damping due to oil having leaked out (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator not working Offside rear indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Rear shock has almost no damping whatsoever. (5.3.2 (b))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute flashing too fast (4.4.4 (a))

Clutch doesn't work, possibly clutch fluid problem

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Bolt missing out of fork brace

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre worn close to legal limit, old and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Rear brake disc, slight fluctuation on roller test. (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Rear brake valve stem cracked with age (5.2.3 (j))

Throttle twistgrip held on with tie wraps. Possible glove snag hazard.

Pass 14 Sep 2022 54,190 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 53,961 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 53,761 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 53,761 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 53,538 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 53,534 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 53,312 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 51,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 49,639 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 49,386 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 49,320 miles

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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G870 WPF is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black 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 G870 WPF, 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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G870 WPF is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 6 June 1990.

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