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J21 CGP

1991 Yamaha FJ1200

Brown Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,566 mi
Last recorded69,566 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1991 Yamaha FJ120042,037 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 CGP
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1991
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 69,566 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

slight drag - front brake

Fail 17 Jul 2015 67,107 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 67,107 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 66,165 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 65,638 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 65,638 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 65,133 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 64,445 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 64,445 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 64,284 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 63,265 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 60,200 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 60,184 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 53,510 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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J21 CGP is a 1991 Yamaha FJ1200 in Brown with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J21 CGP, 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 J21 CGP registered?

J21 CGP is a 1991 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 2 August 1991.

Is J21 CGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J21 CGP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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