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K216 GWA

1993 Yamaha FJ1200

Brown Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,790 mi
Last recorded64,790 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 1993 Yamaha FJ120036,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK216 GWA
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1993
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 64,790 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 64,783 miles

Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 58,050 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 57,968 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 57,968 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 56,946 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 56,946 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 55,201 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 49,248 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 41,129 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 40,291 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 34,823 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 30,237 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 21,870 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 16,374 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 16,307 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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K216 GWA is a 1993 Yamaha FJ1200 in Brown with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 K216 GWA, 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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K216 GWA is a 1993 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 5 February 1993.

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