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H540 PUY

1990 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

53,072 mi
Last recorded53,072 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FJ120041,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 53,072 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 53,072 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2011 44,356 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 44,324 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

front brake adjuster has no locknut

Pass 25 Sep 2009 43,911 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 43,730 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 43,716 miles

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

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 43,168 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 43,159 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

speedo cable would benifit by rerouting

Fail 25 May 2007 43,139 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 43,019 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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 PUY is a 1990 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 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 PUY, 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 PUY registered?

H540 PUY is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 17 August 1990.

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The MOT history for H540 PUY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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