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H950 VHH

1991 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,011 mi
Last recorded78,011 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha FJ120042,037 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH950 VHH
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 78,011 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 77,873 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 77,617 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 77,432 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 77,372 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 77,332 miles

rear wheel slightly stiff to spin

Fail 2 Jun 2015 77,136 miles

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

rear wheel slightly stiff to spin

Pass 2 Jun 2015 77,136 miles

rear wheel slightly stiff to spin

Pass 19 Jun 2014 76,669 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

rear wheel slightly stiff to turn

Pass 29 Jun 2013 76,568 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 76,568 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 75,868 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 74,876 miles

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))

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

Fail 18 May 2011 74,873 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 74,440 miles

rear suspension movment fairly firm.

Fail 18 May 2010 74,440 miles

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

rear suspension movment fairly firm.

Pass 5 May 2009 72,398 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 May 2008 70,773 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 67,174 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 61,551 miles

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

front brakes dragging slighty.

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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H950 VHH is a 1991 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 H950 VHH, 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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H950 VHH is a 1991 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 27 March 1991.

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