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H799 ACN

1990 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,074 mi
Last recorded46,074 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FJ120041,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH799 ACN
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 46,074 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 46,039 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 44,471 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 42,106 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 39,661 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 39,635 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion left hand side (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Jul 2016 37,408 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 36,895 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 36,426 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 36,426 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 36,424 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 36,420 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 34,176 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 34,170 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 31,347 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,504 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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H799 ACN is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H799 ACN, 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 H799 ACN registered?

H799 ACN is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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