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J651 JEU

1992 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,837 mi
Last recorded42,837 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Yamaha FJ120038,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ651 JEU
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 42,837 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 42,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 42,767 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 42,683 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 42,591 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 42,591 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2019 42,521 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 42,447 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 42,447 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 41,963 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 May 2016 41,874 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 41,367 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 39,742 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 38,523 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 38,518 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 33,738 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 32,109 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 31,757 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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J651 JEU is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J651 JEU, 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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J651 JEU is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 12 June 1992.

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