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R69 GWV

1997 Yamaha FJ1200

Silver Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

43,533 mi
Last recorded43,533 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha FJ120039,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 GWV
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 43,533 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 43,415 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 43,259 miles

Front Alloy banjo bolts fitted

Pass 15 May 2021 43,173 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 43,165 miles

Nearside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2020 43,102 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2020 43,094 miles

Forks modification unsafe inadequate travel (2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 43,042 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 42,091 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 41,506 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 40,758 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 39,998 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 39,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 39,327 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 38,482 miles

Clutch fluid low

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 37,756 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 36,893 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 35,996 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

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

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside rear tail lamp not working

Offside stop lamp not working

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 35,860 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 34,927 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 33,993 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 32,298 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 32,298 miles

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

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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R69 GWV is a 1997 Yamaha FJ1200 in Silver with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 39,998 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R69 GWV, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R69 GWV registered?

R69 GWV is a 1997 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 8 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R69 GWV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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