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K279 RBJ

1992 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

435 mi
Last recorded435 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha FJ120038,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK279 RBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 435 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 2 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bottom linkage bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 56,492 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 56,080 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 55,898 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 54,742 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 54,731 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly loose Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 53,218 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 52,689 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 52,689 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is 15 years old (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is 14 years old (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2015 50,948 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

both tyres over 10 years old

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 21 Jul 2008 50,751 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 50,640 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 50,407 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 50,407 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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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K279 RBJ is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K279 RBJ, 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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K279 RBJ is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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