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G960 WCN

1990 Yamaha FJ1200

Blue Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,856 mi
Last recorded70,856 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FJ120041,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG960 WCN
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 70,856 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 70,856 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 67,239 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 67,235 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Rear suspension component loose swing arm securing nut is loose (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2016 66,879 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 66,872 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake caliper fouling disc (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2013 66,170 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 64,890 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 63,388 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 57,164 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 May 2009 51,467 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 50,832 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 49,826 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 48,822 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 47,792 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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G960 WCN is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200 in Blue with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G960 WCN, 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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G960 WCN is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 4 April 1990.

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