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L473 KBH

1994 Yamaha FJ1200

Brown Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

17,122 mi
Last recorded17,122 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha FJ120036,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL473 KBH
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 17,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 10,446 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 102,266 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 94,629 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 86,671 miles

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 80,230 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 75,162 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 67,147 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 59,277 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 57,897 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 56,277 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 55,026 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 54,321 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 53,724 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 53,724 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 53,689 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 53,481 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 51,894 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 51,450 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 49,033 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 42,853 miles

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

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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L473 KBH is a 1994 Yamaha FJ1200 in Brown with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 L473 KBH, 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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L473 KBH is a 1994 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 25 February 1994.

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