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K437 POT

1993 Yamaha FJ1200

Grey Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

6,001 mi
Last recorded6,001 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha FJ120036,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK437 POT
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 6,001 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 6,001 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 5,594 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 4,915 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 4,311 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 4,311 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 3,341 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 2,107 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 13 miles

Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 34,994 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 31,415 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 30,585 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 30,360 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 30,350 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 29,063 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 28,379 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 27,624 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 26,255 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 26,240 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 23,648 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

abs light flashing

Fail 6 May 2006 23,509 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

ABS light flashing

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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K437 POT is a 1993 Yamaha FJ1200 in Grey with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 36,447 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 K437 POT, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K437 POT is a 1993 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 18 May 1993.

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