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J414 RDV

1992 Yamaha FJ1200

Silver Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

55,146 mi
Last recorded55,146 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1992 Yamaha FJ120038,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ414 RDV
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2022 55,146 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2021 55,112 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 55,084 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 53,691 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 53,613 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 51,430 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 51,430 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 49,917 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swinging arm and brake torque arm. (6.1.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 49,917 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swinging arm and brake torque arm. (6.1.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 48,578 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 48,577 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 47,985 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 47,536 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 46,084 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 42,709 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 42,684 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 38,444 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 38,444 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 35,289 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 35,174 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 27,344 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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J414 RDV is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200 in Silver with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 J414 RDV, 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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J414 RDV is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 10 July 1992.

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