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J495 DRB

1992 Yamaha FJ1200

Brown Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

27,645 mi
Last recorded27,645 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha FJ120038,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ495 DRB
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1992
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 27,645 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 27,318 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 27,304 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 26,883 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 25,838 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 24,966 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 23,978 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 23,023 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 23,023 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 20,964 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 20,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 20,564 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 19,610 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 19,610 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 18,538 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 17,972 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 17,119 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 16,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 16,019 miles

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 15,544 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 15,179 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 14,719 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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J495 DRB is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200 in Brown with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J495 DRB, 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 J495 DRB registered?

J495 DRB is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 31 March 1992.

Is J495 DRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J495 DRB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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