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H465 SWU

1990 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,783 mi
Last recorded68,783 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FJ120041,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH465 SWU
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 68,783 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 66,872 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre has minor cracks in tread

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 66,869 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre has minor cracks in tread

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 66,080 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 65,558 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 65,508 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 65,330 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 61,275 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 59,408 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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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H465 SWU is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 41,874 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 H465 SWU, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H465 SWU registered?

H465 SWU is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 24 August 1990.

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