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H598 CKO

1990 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,060 mi
Last recorded34,060 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FJ120041,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH598 CKO
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 34,060 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 33,870 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2020 33,870 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 32,682 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 32,042 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 32,042 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 31,916 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 31,910 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 31,910 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 31,069 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 31,069 miles

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))

Pass 29 Apr 2006 30,199 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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H598 CKO is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H598 CKO, 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 H598 CKO registered?

H598 CKO is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 November 1990.

Is H598 CKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H598 CKO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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