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K140 SDF

1992 Yamaha FJ1200

Brown Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

18,840 mi
Last recorded18,840 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1992 Yamaha FJ120038,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK140 SDF
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1992
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 18,840 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 18,832 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 15,766 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 12,363 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 11,477 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 11,472 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 11,232 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 10,785 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 24,887 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 23,703 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 23,338 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 23,338 miles

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

Chain guard missing

Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 23,055 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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K140 SDF 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 K140 SDF, 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 K140 SDF registered?

K140 SDF is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 3 August 1992.

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