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H538 SSO

1990 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

36,020 mi
Last recorded36,020 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FJ120041,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH538 SSO
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 36,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil Leak (not excessive)

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Shock Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 36,020 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock Clutch Hose Trapped on Full lock Nearside (2.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Oil Leak (not excessive)

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Shock Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 34,943 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 34,912 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 34,299 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 34,263 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

speedo drive not correctly located on fork

Pass 20 Feb 2019 33,570 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 33,538 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 31,964 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 31,964 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 30,989 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 30,380 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 30,380 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 26,492 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 26,047 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 26,047 miles

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

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

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

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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H538 SSO is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 H538 SSO, 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 H538 SSO registered?

H538 SSO is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 16 August 1990.

Is H538 SSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H538 SSO shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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