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H191 CBV

1991 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,081 mi
Last recorded45,081 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha FJ120042,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH191 CBV
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 45,081 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 44,301 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 44,301 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 41,795 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 41,779 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 41,778 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2015 41,662 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 41,013 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 41,013 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 39,780 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 36,634 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 32,547 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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H191 CBV is a 1991 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 42,037 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 H191 CBV, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H191 CBV registered?

H191 CBV is a 1991 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 14 May 1991.

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The MOT history for H191 CBV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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