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H703 AKL

1990 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,608 mi
Last recorded42,608 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FJ120041,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH703 AKL
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 42,608 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 42,608 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 41,314 miles

brake fluid low

n/s/f fork slight leak

rear tyre worn to excess in centre of tread

Pass 26 Sep 2011 40,300 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 40,277 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 24 May 2010 38,271 miles

Lower Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 May 2010 38,271 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 18 May 2009 35,005 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,791 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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H703 AKL is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 H703 AKL, 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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H703 AKL is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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