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H427 HBY

1991 Yamaha FJ1200

Blue Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

49,811 mi
Last recorded49,811 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1991 Yamaha FJ120042,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH427 HBY
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 49,811 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 49,811 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 46,617 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 46,617 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Apr 2009 45,782 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 45,782 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 44,309 miles

one of two tail lamp bulbs inoperative

rear luggage rack mount broken

Fail 18 Jul 2007 44,309 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

one of two tail lamp bulbs inoperative

rear luggage rack mount broken

Pass 8 Mar 2006 39,168 miles

one out of two tail light bulbs inoperative

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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H427 HBY is a 1991 Yamaha FJ1200 in Blue with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H427 HBY, 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 H427 HBY registered?

H427 HBY is a 1991 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 9 July 1991.

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