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H803 BYF

2013 Yamaha FJ1200

Grey Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,552 mi
Last recorded72,552 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH803 BYF
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 72,552 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 68,283 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 66,877 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion r/h fork. (2.3.3)

rear brake pedal bent.

Fail 23 Jun 2017 66,873 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion r/h fork. (2.3.3)

rear brake pedal bent.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 64,605 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 64,605 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 62,361 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

front tyre has light cracking

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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H803 BYF is a 2013 Yamaha FJ1200 in Grey with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H803 BYF, 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 13 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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H803 BYF is a 2013 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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