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H38 MFA

1991 Yamaha FJ1200

Brown Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,357 mi
Last recorded40,357 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 1991 Yamaha FJ120042,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH38 MFA
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1991
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 40,357 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 39,829 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 39,829 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 38,723 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 38,149 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 37,283 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 36,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 34,138 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 32,668 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 31,583 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 30,550 miles

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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H38 MFA is a 1991 Yamaha FJ1200 in Brown with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H38 MFA, 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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H38 MFA is a 1991 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 11 April 1991.

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