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H785 FLK

1990 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,467 mi
Last recorded54,467 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FJ120041,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH785 FLK
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 54,467 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 54,467 miles

Front Brake lever cracked (3.1.2c)

Front Direction indicators not working near side & offside front (1.5.1c)

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil & offside front (2.3.3)

Rear Direction indicators not working nearside & offside rear (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 52,289 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 52,289 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 35,745 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 35,745 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 50,366 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 48,377 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 45,879 miles

Front wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 45,879 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 44,446 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 43,206 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 43,206 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 41,978 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 40,996 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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H785 FLK is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 H785 FLK, 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 H785 FLK registered?

H785 FLK is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 23 November 1990.

Is H785 FLK safe to buy?

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