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F880 XKG

1988 Yamaha FJ1200

Purple Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,925 mi
Last recorded32,925 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FJ120045,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF880 XKG
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 32,925 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 329,251 miles

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Mar 2009 27,924 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 27,924 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 27,737 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 27,737 miles

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

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

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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F880 XKG is a 1988 Yamaha FJ1200 in Purple with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 45,082 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 F880 XKG, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F880 XKG registered?

F880 XKG is a 1988 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 September 1988.

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