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L173 TGH

1994 Yamaha FJ1200

Green Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,689 mi
Last recorded27,689 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 1994 Yamaha FJ120036,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL173 TGH
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 27,689 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 27,006 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

MOTORCYCLE STRUCTURE MODIFIED FROM ORIGINAL

Pass 2 Dec 2019 21,633 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 21,633 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 53,850 miles

None standard rear linkage tie rods fitted

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 53,081 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2012 53,077 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 53,042 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2011 53,033 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Centre Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 51,474 miles

offside foot rest slightly warn bushes

Pass 24 Sep 2008 50,115 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 46,740 miles

Chain guard incomplete (6.2.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 46,740 miles

Chain guard incomplete (6.2.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 45,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

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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L173 TGH is a 1994 Yamaha FJ1200 in Green with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 36,774 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 L173 TGH, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L173 TGH is a 1994 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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