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G984 YNE

1990 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

31,111 mi
Last recorded31,111 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FJ120041,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG984 YNE
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 31,111 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 31,111 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 29,988 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 28,550 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 28,550 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 37,379 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 37,358 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded All (6.1.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 36,926 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 36,890 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 36,843 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 36,843 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Fail 8 May 2008 367,613 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Pass 8 May 2008 36,761 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 56,970 miles

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

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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G984 YNE is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 G984 YNE, 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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What year was G984 YNE registered?

G984 YNE is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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