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K68 CBO

1999 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,623 mi
Last recorded31,623 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FJ120036,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK68 CBO
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 31,623 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight up and down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 31,601 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2014 30,880 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front mudgaurd insecure

Fail 30 Mar 2013 29,163 miles

Nearside Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Offside Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 29,163 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 26,503 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

screen bolts missing /speedo cable split

Fail 4 May 2010 26,503 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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))

Fail 21 May 2006 18,178 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Nearside Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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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K68 CBO is a 1999 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 36,330 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 K68 CBO, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K68 CBO is a 1999 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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