MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,443 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear rear light 50% only
Rear tyre perished
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)
Front Rear suspension bush has slight free play lower dog bone bushes (2.4.A2a(i))
rear disk has slight surface rust
Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)
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)
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
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
front brake binds slightly
How Reliable is the Yamaha FJ1200?
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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.
Is J165 SPG safe to buy?
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