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J293 JUY

1992 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

38,440 mi
Last recorded38,440 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha FJ120038,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ293 JUY
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 38,440 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 35,585 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

rear suspension bush creaking , recommend strip and service

Pass 7 Jul 2023 30,791 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 30,791 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls not working when the front brake is applied (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2022 26,158 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 21,270 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 17,859 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 16,677 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2016 16,670 miles

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

Rear brake disc has been hot

Fail 15 Jun 2016 16,662 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fuel system component leaking leaking on to exhaust and in line with rear tyre (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

gear change lever loose on splines

rear brake disc has been hot

Pass 10 Apr 2015 16,654 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 16,647 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 16,606 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

os rear brake disk has been hot and worn slightly

Pass 18 May 2012 16,470 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 16,470 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 16,386 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 16,349 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 16,349 miles

Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 16,319 miles

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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J293 JUY is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J293 JUY, 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 J293 JUY registered?

J293 JUY is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 23 March 1992.

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