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H253 CNM

1990 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,736 mi
Last recorded42,736 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FJ120041,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH253 CNM
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 42,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front tyer tread cracking

clutch fluid low

Pass 21 Apr 2018 39,984 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 38,108 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 31,236 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 31,174 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 27,043 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 26,990 miles

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

Upper Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 26,990 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Upper Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 26,172 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 26,169 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 25,567 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 25,567 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 24,757 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 23,536 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 22,401 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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H253 CNM is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 H253 CNM, 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 H253 CNM registered?

H253 CNM is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 6 August 1990.

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