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J2 PSS

1992 Yamaha FJ1200

Brown Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,736 mi
Last recorded84,736 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1992 Yamaha FJ120038,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 PSS
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1992
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2024 84,736 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 May 2024 84,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower belly pan insucure

gear linkage lose

Pass 29 Apr 2022 84,359 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 84,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear position lamp has 50% light, 1 bulb of 2 not working

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 83,808 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 83,435 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced One bulb of two not working (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 82,965 miles

Rear Rear brake slightly dragging

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 82,450 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 81,793 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 81,793 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 81,292 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre worn unevenly

main stand unsteady

Fail 5 Nov 2013 81,270 miles

Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

main stand rusty and bent

possible contamination of fork oil in front pads o/s but efficiency ok

Fail 7 Apr 2010 80,468 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 80,468 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 79,675 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 27 May 2006 79,675 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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J2 PSS is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200 in Brown with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J2 PSS, 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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J2 PSS is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 10 January 1992.

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