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J840 PBW

1992 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

36,570 mi
Last recorded36,570 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha FJ120038,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ840 PBW
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 36,570 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 36,555 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 35,895 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 35,498 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 35,476 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2021 35,153 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 35,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock has reduced damping

Pass 13 Sep 2019 34,842 miles

Rear Monoshock has slightly reduced damping

Pass 21 Sep 2018 34,494 miles

Slightly reduced damping in rear shock

Pass 8 Sep 2017 32,310 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 26,808 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 26,808 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 26,807 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 26,686 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 25,946 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 25,750 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 25,236 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 25,236 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 24,722 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 23,520 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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J840 PBW is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J840 PBW, 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 J840 PBW registered?

J840 PBW is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 17 March 1992.

Is J840 PBW safe to buy?

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