MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,547 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake binding but not excessively all (1.2.1 (f))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Brake binding but not excessively all (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear rear chain rusty & slack
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
How Reliable is the Yamaha FJ1200?
Based on 24,247 MOT tests across 2,681 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J196 TSG is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200 in Brown with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 J196 TSG, 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 J196 TSG registered?
J196 TSG is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 12 May 1992.
Is J196 TSG safe to buy?
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