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J211 MBA

1991 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,096 mi
Last recorded17,096 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Yamaha FJ120042,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ211 MBA
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 17,096 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 17,094 miles

Central Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre on wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 14,710 miles

Engine oil level indicator faulty

Pass 21 Feb 2006 14,641 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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J211 MBA is a 1991 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J211 MBA, 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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What year was J211 MBA registered?

J211 MBA is a 1991 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J211 MBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J211 MBA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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