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J196 TSG

1992 Yamaha FJ1200

Brown Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,547 mi
Last recorded75,547 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha FJ120038,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ196 TSG
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1992
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 75,547 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 74,641 miles

Brake binding but not excessively all (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 74,641 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake binding but not excessively all (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 74,292 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 70,267 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 66,066 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 66,060 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 62,085 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 62,085 miles

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.

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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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.

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