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J165 SPG

1992 Yamaha FJ1200

Silver Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,443 mi
Last recorded54,443 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha FJ120038,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ165 SPG
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 54,443 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 53,457 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 52,766 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 52,125 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 51,739 miles

Rear rear light 50% only

Rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Jun 2017 51,667 miles

Rear Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired 50% light (1.3.3a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 51,457 miles

Front Rear suspension bush has slight free play lower dog bone bushes (2.4.A2a(i))

rear disk has slight surface rust

Pass 27 Feb 2015 50,566 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 50,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 48,501 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 48,501 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 48,496 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 48,461 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 48,461 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 48,420 miles

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

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

front brake drags slightly

handle bar grips deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2007 48,399 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 48,035 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 48,034 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

front brake binds slightly

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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J165 SPG is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200 in Silver with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J165 SPG, 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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What year was J165 SPG registered?

J165 SPG is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 19 March 1992.

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