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J403 RWL

1992 Yamaha FJ1200

Silver Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,733 mi
Last recorded82,733 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha FJ120038,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ403 RWL
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 82,733 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Rear tyre has age related cracks

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 80,808 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 79,603 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 78,108 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 78,108 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake component insecure Brake hose insecure and fouling on full lock (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Brake component insecure Brake hose insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear suspension front bush excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2017 78,036 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2016 76,678 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 75,194 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 73,454 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Apr 2012 66,953 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 66,923 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 66,192 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 66,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched by steering movement (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 65,725 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 48,098 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 37,563 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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J403 RWL is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200 in Silver with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J403 RWL, 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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J403 RWL is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 6 May 1992.

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