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H468 JLJ

1990 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,483 mi
Last recorded46,483 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FJ120041,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH468 JLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 46,483 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 44,740 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2018 44,715 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2016 42,810 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 38,160 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 37,311 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 5 May 2014 37,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 34,664 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 34,664 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 33,299 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 30,006 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.5a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 30,006 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 29,323 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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H468 JLJ is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H468 JLJ, 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 H468 JLJ registered?

H468 JLJ is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 27 September 1990.

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