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H397 XGP

1991 Yamaha FJ1200

Blue Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

68,649 mi
Last recorded68,649 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1991 Yamaha FJ120042,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH397 XGP
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 68,649 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 67,836 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 65,572 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 63,858 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 63,491 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 61,063 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 59,484 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 58,795 miles

slight crack l/h rear flasher lens

Pass 20 Apr 2011 56,776 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 56,776 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 54,737 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 54,737 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 53,242 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 53,242 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 52,111 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 52,111 miles

Offside Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

lh tail light bulb is out

Pass 9 Oct 2006 50,974 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 50,973 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 49,333 miles

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.

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 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.

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