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H921 KJC

1990 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FJ120041,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH921 KJC
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2014 1 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Nearside Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

All sharp edges on frame and brackets

Front mudguard missing

Pass 6 Nov 2012 26,244 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 26,242 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 22,682 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 17,963 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Jun 2007 17,141 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 18 Jun 2007 17,141 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Jul 2006 16,212 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 16,212 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

front tyre cracking badly on tread

nail in rear tyre

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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H921 KJC is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H921 KJC, 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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H921 KJC is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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