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H755 NRD

1990 Yamaha FJ1200

Blue Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,607 mi
Last recorded73,607 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FJ120041,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH755 NRD
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 73,607 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear tyre perished

Fail 13 Mar 2025 73,595 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Mar 2024 37,904 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 36,132 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 32,597 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 31,195 miles

Front dampers are weak.

Fail 26 Apr 2017 31,195 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front shock absorbers are weak.

Fail 25 Apr 2017 31,192 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front shock absorbers are weak.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 31,063 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 30,750 miles

Left front foot peg mounting rubbers slight play.

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 29,996 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 29,357 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 18 May 2012 27,775 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 27,775 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2011 27,530 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 27,014 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 26,988 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 May 2009 26,368 miles

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

front brake hoses not secured

Fail 30 Apr 2009 26,263 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

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

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

front brake hoses not secured

headlamp aim on lowest setting

o/s/r tail light not working but n/s/r ok

rear brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Sep 2007 25,144 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 25,144 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 22,595 miles

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

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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H755 NRD is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200 in Blue with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 H755 NRD, 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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H755 NRD is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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