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H432 AGF

1997 Yamaha FJ1200

Blue Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,679 mi
Last recorded61,679 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha FJ120039,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH432 AGF
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 61,679 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 61,679 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 59,182 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 40,060 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 40,054 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 36,778 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 36,772 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 29,905 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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H432 AGF is a 1997 Yamaha FJ1200 in Blue with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 39,998 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 H432 AGF, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H432 AGF registered?

H432 AGF is a 1997 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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