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J587 CGP

1992 Yamaha FJ1200

Silver Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,200 mi
Last recorded37,200 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 1992 Yamaha FJ120038,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ587 CGP
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 37,200 miles

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

slight blow on exhaust

slight wear in chain

wear in rear brake lever piviot

Fail 2 Apr 2012 37,170 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 36,619 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside handlebar slightly bent

Pass 1 May 2009 36,363 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 36,363 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 35,876 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 34,967 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 34,967 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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J587 CGP is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200 in Silver with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J587 CGP, 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 J587 CGP registered?

J587 CGP is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 6 April 1992.

Is J587 CGP safe to buy?

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