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H815 BGJ

1991 Yamaha FJ1200

Blue Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

30,862 mi
Last recorded30,862 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Yamaha FJ120042,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH815 BGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2026 30,862 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 30,862 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 30,862 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.2.B2a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 29,665 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 27,361 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 27,361 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 26,799 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 26,561 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 26,248 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 26,152 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 25,850 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 25,062 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 23,903 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 23,903 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 23,672 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 23,422 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 23,057 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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H815 BGJ is a 1991 Yamaha FJ1200 in Blue with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 42,037 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 H815 BGJ, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H815 BGJ registered?

H815 BGJ is a 1991 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for H815 BGJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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