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H553 XFM

1990 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

39,049 mi
Last recorded39,049 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FJ120041,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH553 XFM
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 39,049 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 39,049 miles

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2016 37,518 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 37,518 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 36,439 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 36,439 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 32,492 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 6 May 2015 32,488 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched by steering movement (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 31,376 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 31,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 29,916 miles

squeaky suspension but no wear indicated

Fail 19 Jun 2012 29,916 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

squeaky suspension but no wear indicated

Pass 14 Jun 2011 28,399 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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H553 XFM is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 H553 XFM, 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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H553 XFM is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 23 October 1990.

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The MOT history for H553 XFM shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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