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J217 GMG

1991 Yamaha FJ1200

Blue Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,510 mi
Last recorded37,510 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 1991 Yamaha FJ120042,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ217 GMG
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 37,510 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 33,871 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2023 33,871 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

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

tyre pressures low

Pass 8 Aug 2018 33,815 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 33,815 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 31,795 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 31,473 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 31,170 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 30,712 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 30,582 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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J217 GMG is a 1991 Yamaha FJ1200 in Blue with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J217 GMG, 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 J217 GMG registered?

J217 GMG is a 1991 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 13 August 1991.

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