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K37 VBV

1993 Yamaha FJ1200

Brown Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,540 mi
Last recorded47,540 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha FJ120036,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK37 VBV
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1993
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 47,540 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 46,660 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 45,532 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 44,482 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 43,341 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 43,015 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 43,011 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 42,351 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 40,322 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 40,312 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 37,529 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 35,105 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 32,098 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 32,088 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 29,421 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 28,825 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 25,990 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 23,023 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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K37 VBV is a 1993 Yamaha FJ1200 in Brown with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 36,447 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 K37 VBV, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K37 VBV registered?

K37 VBV is a 1993 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 4 March 1993.

Is K37 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K37 VBV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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