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J955 SPL

1992 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,728 mi
Last recorded18,728 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 1992 Yamaha FJ120038,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ955 SPL
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 18,728 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 18,728 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 12,697 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 5,416 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 98,736 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2016 98,736 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2015 92,929 miles

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

slight wear on gearchange pivot

slight wear on rear brake pivot

Fail 20 Oct 2015 92,929 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

clutch fluid slightly low

slight wear on gearchange pivot

slight wear on rear brake pivot

Pass 30 Oct 2014 87,851 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 87,827 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 84,953 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013 84,928 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

one rear position light not working

Pass 22 Sep 2012 80,452 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 78,666 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 74,035 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2010 74,035 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 71,331 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 66,418 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 61,552 miles

Rear brake caliper pins / housing worn.

Pass 7 Oct 2006 59,574 miles

Nearside rider footrest mounting rubber starting to deteriorate.

Pass 15 Oct 2005 56,613 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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J955 SPL is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J955 SPL, 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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J955 SPL is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 27 May 1992.

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