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H540 BKL

1990 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,531 mi
Last recorded64,531 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FJ120041,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH540 BKL
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 64,531 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 64,431 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

chain adjuster lock nut loose

front forks slightly pitted

Fail 27 Mar 2020 64,431 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 64,008 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 62,043 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 62,014 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 May 2016 61,067 miles

Registration plate characters worn

Pass 30 May 2015 59,082 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 30 May 2015 59,082 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jul 2014 57,748 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 55,501 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 55,501 miles

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))

Pass 28 Mar 2009 55,482 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 55,482 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 55,482 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Mar 2006 50,308 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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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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H540 BKL is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 2 August 1990.

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