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J373 VBO

1992 Yamaha FJ1200

Silver Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,677 mi
Last recorded22,677 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Yamaha FJ120038,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ373 VBO
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 22,677 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 22,419 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 22,133 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 21,776 miles

nail in rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2019 21,649 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 21,616 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 21,374 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 21,367 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 20,374 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 20,374 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 19,367 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 19,367 miles

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

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 17,644 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 17,644 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 17,256 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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J373 VBO is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200 in Silver with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J373 VBO, 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 J373 VBO registered?

J373 VBO is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 28 April 1992.

Is J373 VBO safe to buy?

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