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J79 SEW

1992 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,274 mi
Last recorded42,274 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1992 Yamaha FJ120038,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ79 SEW
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 42,274 miles

front tyer walls cracked

Pass 27 May 2015 42,134 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front tyer walls craked

Pass 30 May 2014 41,942 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

walls cracked on front tyer

Pass 1 Oct 2012 40,854 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

walls cracked on front tyer

Fail 12 Jul 2012 40,804 miles

Offside Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

walls cracked on front tyer

Pass 24 Jun 2011 39,941 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 May 2010 38,001 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 38,001 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 36,222 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 36,222 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 35,075 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 34,894 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 34,192 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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J79 SEW is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J79 SEW, 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 J79 SEW registered?

J79 SEW is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 7 March 1992.

Is J79 SEW safe to buy?

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