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G91 BLX

1990 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,566 mi
Last recorded61,566 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FJ120041,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG91 BLX
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 61,566 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 61,469 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 61,396 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front footrest rubbers perished or worn.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyer under inflated.

Speedo cable insecure at drive end could become entangled in front wheel.

Pass 18 Sep 2021 60,168 miles

Advise front footrest rubbers perished or worn.

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 60,167 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise front foot rest rubbers perished or worn badly.

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 58,175 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 58,155 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 56,558 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 52,802 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 43,989 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 40,092 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 38,787 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 38,776 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 38,428 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 33,061 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 27,007 miles

rear tyre near legal limits

Pass 7 Apr 2006 26,572 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 26,572 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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G91 BLX is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 G91 BLX, 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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G91 BLX is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 12 July 1990.

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