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H643 DFG

1997 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,384 mi
Last recorded73,384 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha FJ120039,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH643 DFG
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 73,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules corroded banjo bolt (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules corroded banjo bolt (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 73,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules corroded banjo bolt (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules corroded banjo bolt (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 72,916 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

clutch lever pivot worn

Pass 26 Jul 2017 69,189 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 69,189 miles

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

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 98,916 miles

Dash glass broken

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Side stand return spring and piviot worn

Top box bracket cracked on O/S

Pass 27 Mar 2013 94,871 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 89,351 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 81,785 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 6 May 2010 77,136 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 4 May 2010 77,136 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 72,829 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 66,737 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 56,896 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 44,661 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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H643 DFG is a 1997 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 39,998 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H643 DFG, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H643 DFG is a 1997 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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