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H685 XAM

1990 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,932 mi
Last recorded63,932 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FJ120041,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH685 XAM
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 63,932 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 62,689 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. to the right (2.5.1)

Fail 14 May 2016 62,689 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. to the right (2.5.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 61,136 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 60,205 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 59,080 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 58,033 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 50,053 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 50,045 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 49,528 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 46,789 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 45,495 miles

prolink/swinging arm bearings worn

Pass 15 Apr 2006 45,064 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(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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H685 XAM 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 84.6%.

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 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 H685 XAM, 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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H685 XAM is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 10 August 1990.

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