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K461 PLA

1992 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

28,312 mi
Last recorded28,312 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Yamaha FJ120038,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK461 PLA
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 28,312 miles

Drivers seat ripped!

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Sidecar tyre perishing!

Wheel bearing has slight play (sidecar) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 28,256 miles

Drivers seat ripped!

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Sidecar tyre perishing!

Wheel bearing has slight play Sidecar (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 28,160 miles

Drivers seat ripped!

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Sidecar tyre perishing!

Wheel bearing has slight play Sidecar (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 28,160 miles

Drivers seat ripped!

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Sidecar tyre perishing!

Wheel bearing has slight play Sidecar (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 28,106 miles

Drivers seat ripped!

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Tyre perishing Sidecar!

Wheel bearing has slight play Sidecar wheel ! (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 27,946 miles

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 27,946 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 26,529 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 25,108 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 25,108 miles

Rear Brake component insecure Brake ankor bolt splitpin missing! (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 28,888 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 27,166 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 27,166 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 54,646 miles

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

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

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

bike has been adapted so that all hand controls are operated by the right hand .

rear tyre wall starting to perish.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 54,638 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

bike has been adapted so that all hand controls are operated by the right hand

Pass 8 Jan 2013 54,333 miles

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

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

bike has been adapted so that all hand controls are operated by the right hand.

Fail 3 Jan 2013 54,333 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

one tail bulb out. bike has been modified such that all hand controls are operated by the right hand.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 50,762 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 45,165 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

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

bike has been converted for use by one armed rider (i.e all controls operate from r/h handle bar).

Fail 10 Dec 2010 45,165 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

bike has been converted for use by one armed rider (i.e all controls operate from r/h handle bar).

Pass 1 Dec 2009 42,334 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 42,334 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 42,034 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 40,725 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 40,725 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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K461 PLA is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 K461 PLA, 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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K461 PLA is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 3 August 1992.

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