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H597 VVV

1990 Yamaha FJ1200

Silver Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,640 mi
Last recorded62,640 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FJ120041,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH597 VVV
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 62,640 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 62,438 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

front footrests rubber mounts worn

front suspension bit soft

Pass 24 Nov 2010 55,618 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 52,592 miles

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

footrest worn

Fail 2 Nov 2009 52,581 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Inner Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

footrest worn

Pass 12 Sep 2008 44,217 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 40,555 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 40,555 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2006 39,717 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 39,288 miles
Fail 17 May 2005 39,288 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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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H597 VVV is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200 in Silver with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H597 VVV, 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 H597 VVV registered?

H597 VVV is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 6 September 1990.

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