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H997 YHM

1990 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,124 mi
Last recorded49,124 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FJ120041,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH997 YHM
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 49,124 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 48,247 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 46,836 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 45,699 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 45,109 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 44,927 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 44,897 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 44,567 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 41,897 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 41,897 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 39,035 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 39,035 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 39,029 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 36,275 miles

Front brake pads dragging slightly

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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H997 YHM is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 H997 YHM, 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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What year was H997 YHM registered?

H997 YHM is a 1990 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 24 October 1990.

Is H997 YHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H997 YHM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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