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H940 NEF

1991 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,781 mi
Last recorded75,781 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Yamaha FJ120042,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH940 NEF
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 75,781 miles

Foot brake pivot worn

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2025 75,487 miles

Brake pivot worn, but not excessively Rear pedal pivot (1.1.15 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Gear lever splines worn/slightly loose

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake light, was sticking then worked ok

Pass 10 Apr 2024 71,590 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect BOTH fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 71,588 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect BOTH fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 68,646 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed lumps of tread missing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 66,044 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 66,043 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated shock absorber leaking onto brake (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2021 62,223 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear disc slightly warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 62,223 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear disc slightly warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 62,167 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 60,467 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 58,869 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 58,636 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 57,396 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 53,971 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Apr 2008 48,992 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 48,992 miles

Offside Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 48,965 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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H940 NEF is a 1991 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 H940 NEF, 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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H940 NEF is a 1991 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 27 March 1991.

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