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J832 RRW

1992 Yamaha FJ1200

Brown Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,155 mi
Last recorded59,155 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 1992 Yamaha FJ120038,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ832 RRW
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1992
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 59,155 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 59,155 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 59,134 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

front mud gaurd loose

oil leak

rear luggage bracket brocken

rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Aug 2013 53,879 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 53,490 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 52,576 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 49,129 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 48,520 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 42,877 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 36,336 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

had to tighten n/s bar pinch bolt on test

play in ns lower frame 2 bolts play but wouled not say no danger at test req attention

Pass 15 Jun 2006 28,029 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2006 27,923 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2006 27,923 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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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J832 RRW is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200 in Brown 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 J832 RRW, 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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J832 RRW is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 13 January 1992.

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