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H425 XVO

1991 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

43,183 mi
Last recorded43,183 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha FJ120042,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH425 XVO
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 43,183 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 43,183 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 43,140 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 43,140 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 43,088 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 42,865 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 42,593 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 42,181 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 42,179 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 41,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 40,897 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 40,442 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 40,442 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 39,941 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 39,939 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 39,471 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 38,770 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 38,766 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Nearside Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Upper Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 38,377 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 38,377 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 2 May 2012 38,081 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 38,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 37,480 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 37,449 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 37,062 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 36,243 miles

Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Fail 19 May 2008 36,240 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2007 36,058 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 35,731 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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H425 XVO is a 1991 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 H425 XVO, 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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H425 XVO is a 1991 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 14 March 1991.

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