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H397 LSX

1991 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

20,523 mi
Last recorded20,523 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Yamaha FJ120042,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH397 LSX
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 20,523 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 19,586 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 18,197 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 17,769 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 17,710 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 17,555 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 16,677 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 16,411 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 16,376 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 15,668 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 May 2016 14,833 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 13,332 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 11,735 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 11,514 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 May 2006 10,881 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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H397 LSX is a 1991 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 H397 LSX, 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 H397 LSX registered?

H397 LSX is a 1991 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 13 May 1991.

Is H397 LSX safe to buy?

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