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E17 JGS

1993 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,757 mi
Last recorded55,757 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1993 Yamaha FJ120036,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 JGS
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 55,757 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 55,757 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 55,727 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 55,597 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 55,470 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 55,434 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 55,145 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 54,858 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 54,212 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 53,020 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 53,016 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 51,188 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 49,610 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 49,533 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Offside Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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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E17 JGS is a 1993 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 E17 JGS, 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 E17 JGS registered?

E17 JGS is a 1993 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 February 1993.

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The MOT history for E17 JGS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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