MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,343 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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bolt missing from o/s exhaust bracket
rear brake pivot worn
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
bolt missing from o/s exhaust bracket
rear brake pivot worn
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha FJ1200?
Based on 24,247 MOT tests across 2,681 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J740 BKU is a 1992 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 1992 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 38,554 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 J740 BKU, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J740 BKU registered?
J740 BKU is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 15 June 1992.
Is J740 BKU safe to buy?
The MOT history for J740 BKU 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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