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J697 SAN

1992 Yamaha Fj

Brown Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,114 mi
Last recorded18,114 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Yamaha Fj44,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ697 SAN
MakeYamaha
ModelFj
Year1992
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 18,114 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 16,094 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 81,025 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 79,866 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2017 78,966 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 78,966 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 78,036 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 78,032 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 75,659 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 75,659 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension component cracked (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 73,907 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 10 Jul 2014 73,907 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2013 71,665 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 69,214 miles

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

only one bulb working at rear light

Pass 4 Jul 2011 67,464 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 65,615 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 64,244 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 64,244 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Offside Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 62,679 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 62,679 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 60,900 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 60,900 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 57,672 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 57,664 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fj?

Based on 1,513 MOT tests across 151 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
845
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
151
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
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J697 SAN is a 1992 Yamaha Fj in Brown with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha Fj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 44,224 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 Fj fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J697 SAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fj typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 34 years old, this Yamaha Fj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J697 SAN is a 1992 Yamaha Fj, first registered on 17 March 1992.

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