MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,837 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
small oil leak from engine
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Nearside Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm and linkages (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm and linkages (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the Yamaha FJ1200?
Based on 24,247 MOT tests across 2,681 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J254 STM is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200 in Blue with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1992 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 38,554 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 J254 STM, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J254 STM registered?
J254 STM is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 27 May 1992.
Is J254 STM safe to buy?
The MOT history for J254 STM shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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