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H874 XFM

1991 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,369 mi
Last recorded45,369 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 1991 Yamaha FJ120042,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH874 XFM
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 45,369 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 44,744 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 44,741 miles

Brake excessively binding front brake (1.2.1 (f))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 43,956 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 40,688 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 39,341 miles

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 39,283 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 15 May 2013 38,703 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 34,151 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 28,200 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 22,535 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 May 2009 17,872 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 12,814 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 12,453 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 12,453 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear 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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H874 XFM 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 80%.

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 H874 XFM, 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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H874 XFM is a 1991 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 March 1991.

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