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J662 AKW

1992 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,545 mi
Last recorded47,545 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 1992 Yamaha FJ120038,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ662 AKW
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 47,545 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 47,517 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure lower engine sub frame has bolt missing (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Valve stem seriously damaged perished tyre valve (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush perished bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear shock damping could be better

not tested front wheel bearings as brake is binding

Pass 25 Apr 2017 46,953 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 44,900 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

advise rear shock has been welded for repair

Fail 18 Oct 2013 44,899 miles

Lower Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 43,727 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 43,726 miles

Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 7 May 2011 42,182 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 39,149 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 35,646 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 33,387 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 32,763 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 30,656 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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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J662 AKW is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J662 AKW, 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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J662 AKW is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 28 April 1992.

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