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J876 BHJ

1997 Yamaha FJ1200

Brown Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,944 mi
Last recorded38,944 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha FJ120039,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ876 BHJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 38,944 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 38,880 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 35,112 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 33,279 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 32,200 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 31,463 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 29,707 miles

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

after market exhausts fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2018 28,121 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 27,750 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 27,290 miles

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

headlight flat beam pattern

rear brake shaft has slight play and slight travel

Pass 16 May 2013 26,876 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 13 May 2013 26,876 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 1 May 2012 26,787 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

front and rear brakes draging slightly

Pass 3 May 2011 26,360 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre worn uneven in tread pattern close to limit

Pass 30 Apr 2010 26,163 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 26,163 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 25,558 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 25,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Nearside Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Offside Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 25,120 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 24,367 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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J876 BHJ is a 1997 Yamaha FJ1200 in Brown with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 39,998 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 J876 BHJ, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J876 BHJ is a 1997 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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