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J487 WEF

1992 Yamaha FJ1200

Green Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,685 mi
Last recorded71,685 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1992 Yamaha FJ120038,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ487 WEF
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2019 71,685 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 35,056 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 33,950 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 33,108 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 31,797 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 30,744 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 31,110 miles

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 29,991 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 28,709 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 28,350 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 27,155 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 24,452 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 23,794 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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J487 WEF is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200 in Green with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J487 WEF, 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 J487 WEF registered?

J487 WEF is a 1992 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 2 June 1992.

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