MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,020 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
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.
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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?
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