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H989 OUJ

1990 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

44,208 mi
Last recorded44,208 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FJ120041,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH989 OUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 44,208 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 44,202 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 43,440 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 43,393 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 43,393 miles

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 43,261 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 43,247 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 42,997 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 42,997 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 42,373 miles

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

front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2012 42,333 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2011 42,005 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 42,000 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

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

n/s/r footpeg bracket reatining bolt insecure and not fitted flush

Pass 25 Jun 2010 41,638 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 40,675 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 39,359 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))

Pass 23 Mar 2007 38,079 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 34,419 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 34,419 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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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H989 OUJ is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 H989 OUJ, 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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H989 OUJ is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 3 September 1990.

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