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K653 TSJ

1993 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

66,787 mi
Last recorded66,787 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha FJ120036,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK653 TSJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 66,787 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 66,787 miles

Nearside Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 66,177 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 65,681 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 65,491 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 65,212 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 65,212 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 65,050 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 64,434 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 64,358 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 64,175 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 64,009 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 63,927 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 63,927 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 63,851 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 63,775 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 63,509 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 63,291 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Apr 2011 62,827 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 62,525 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Apr 2009 62,106 miles

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 61,907 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 61,821 miles

Outer Front Upper Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Centre Rear Lower Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2006 61,734 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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K653 TSJ is a 1993 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 K653 TSJ, 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.

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What year was K653 TSJ registered?

K653 TSJ is a 1993 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 30 March 1993.

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The MOT history for K653 TSJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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