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H448 GFW

1991 Yamaha FJ1200

Brown Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,337 mi
Last recorded82,337 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1991 Yamaha FJ120042,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH448 GFW
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1991
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 82,337 miles

Oil leak engine!

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2023 82,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess Tight links ! (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Mudguard insecure Has front part broken off! ()

Oil leak engine!

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 81,750 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 81,734 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 80,585 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement up and down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 80,585 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement up and down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 79,062 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight up and down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 79,062 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight up and down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 77,691 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 70,588 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 61,546 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 May 2015 53,815 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 45,760 miles

rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Apr 2014 45,760 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Apr 2013 39,529 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 39,039 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 39,039 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 38,570 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 38,427 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 38,427 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 15 Aug 2007 38,262 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 37,883 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 37,357 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 37,357 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

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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H448 GFW is a 1991 Yamaha FJ1200 in Brown with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H448 GFW, 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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H448 GFW is a 1991 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 May 1991.

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