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F553 LKM

1996 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,364 mi
Last recorded71,364 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FJ120037,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF553 LKM
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 May 2011 71,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 May 2011 71,364 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 70,476 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 66,090 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 66,080 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 10 May 2007 63,408 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 61,342 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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F553 LKM is a 1996 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F553 LKM, 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.

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F553 LKM is a 1996 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 23 October 1996.

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