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H468 UPW

1991 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

42,686 mi
Last recorded42,686 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1991 Yamaha FJ120042,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH468 UPW
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 42,686 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 42,686 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fork yoke deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 42,686 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 39,774 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 39,731 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

brakes slightly sticky

Pass 10 Jun 2009 38,234 miles

front mudguard brace, screw not fitted correctly

Fail 2 Jun 2009 38,170 miles

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

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

front brake lever reserve travel at limit

Pass 3 Jun 2008 37,454 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2007 36,512 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 36,437 miles

Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 16 May 2006 33,703 miles

Slight wear on rear brake lever pivot.

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 UPW is a 1991 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H468 UPW, 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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H468 UPW is a 1991 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 2 July 1991.

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