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N451 WBR

1996 Yamaha FJ1200

Brown Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,847 mi
Last recorded56,847 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FJ120037,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN451 WBR
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 56,847 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 56,836 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged Badly perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2025 56,151 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 56,112 miles

Front Mudguard slight damage!

Pass 15 Apr 2022 55,554 miles

Offside Front Mudguard slight damage!

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

Fail 15 Apr 2022 55,554 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Mudguard slight damage!

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 55,495 miles

Front Mudguard has a bolt not fully locked against fork brace!

Front Mudguard has been repaired!

Nearside Front Exhaust engine bolt broken off in head!

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 54,345 miles

Front Mudguard slightly damaged!

Pass 21 May 2018 52,265 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 51,869 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 51,695 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 51,695 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 48,469 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 43,460 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 41,003 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Will need rear tyre soon

Pass 24 Apr 2012 41,003 miles

Will need rear tyre soon

Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,910 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 33,910 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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N451 WBR is a 1996 Yamaha FJ1200 in Brown with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 37,095 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 N451 WBR, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N451 WBR registered?

N451 WBR is a 1996 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N451 WBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N451 WBR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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