MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,531 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight engine oil leak
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
front fork slightly pitted
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
chain adjuster lock nut loose
front forks slightly pitted
Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment lock nut loose (1.1.15 (f))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
chain adjuster lock nut loose
front forks slightly pitted
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Registration plate characters worn
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front tyre pressure low
Indicator flash rate close to max amount
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Yamaha FJ1200?
Based on 24,247 MOT tests across 2,681 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H540 BKL is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 H540 BKL, 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 H540 BKL registered?
H540 BKL is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 2 August 1990.
Is H540 BKL safe to buy?
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