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H898 ATY

1990 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,375 mi
Last recorded59,375 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FJ120041,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH898 ATY
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 59,375 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 59,375 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Central Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 57,439 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 56,587 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 56,587 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2017 54,806 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 54,485 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 54,471 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 54,417 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 53,564 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 53,127 miles

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

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

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 53,127 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 52,195 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2009 51,484 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 51,484 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 48,839 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 48,288 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 47,342 miles

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

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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H898 ATY is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 H898 ATY, 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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H898 ATY is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 20 August 1990.

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