MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,649 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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1 of 2 tail light bulbs out
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
slight crack l/h rear flasher lens
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
l/h silencer band is rusted thro
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
lh tail light bulb is out
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha FJ1200?
Based on 24,247 MOT tests across 2,681 vehicles.
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H397 XGP is a 1991 Yamaha FJ1200 in Blue with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 H397 XGP, 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 XGP registered?
H397 XGP is a 1991 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 31 December 1991.
Is H397 XGP safe to buy?
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