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H863 YYU

1991 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,772 mi
Last recorded29,772 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1991 Yamaha FJ120042,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH863 YYU
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 29,772 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 29,772 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 29,772 miles

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

Rear brake pedal pivot worn.

Fail 15 Jun 2018 29,772 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pedal pivot worn.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 29,616 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Footrests worn

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 29,616 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 28,466 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 May 2014 28,466 miles

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

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

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 27,322 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 27,322 miles

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

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 26,115 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 26,115 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 25,003 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 25,001 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Slight binding front & rear brakes.

Pass 10 Dec 2005 23,946 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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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H863 YYU is a 1991 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H863 YYU, 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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H863 YYU is a 1991 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 3 July 1991.

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