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H36 DGS

1990 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,153 mi
Last recorded56,153 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FJ120041,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH36 DGS
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 56,153 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 55,919 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 55,772 miles

slight oil leak from rocker cover

Fail 20 Mar 2019 55,742 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front unable to test wheel bearings due to binding brakes

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

oil leak from cam cover gasket

Pass 11 May 2016 55,479 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 55,470 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated (2.4A.2a(i))

Pass 28 Apr 2015 54,004 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 53,954 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 52,645 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 16 May 2013 52,022 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

front brake has light binding

Pass 1 May 2012 51,122 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 12 May 2011 50,708 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 50,385 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 50,380 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 49,846 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 49,049 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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H36 DGS is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H36 DGS, 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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H36 DGS is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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