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K381 JVX

1996 Yamaha FJ1200

Blue Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,055 mi
Last recorded70,055 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FJ120037,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK381 JVX
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 70,055 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 70,010 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 24,922 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 23,803 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 23,562 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 22,192 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 19,569 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 19,569 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 18,690 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 16,852 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2012 16,852 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 16,426 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 16,425 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 14,543 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 10,891 miles

ABS light is flashing

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 30 May 2007 10,872 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

ABS light flashing

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 4,616 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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K381 JVX is a 1996 Yamaha FJ1200 in Blue with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 K381 JVX, 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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K381 JVX is a 1996 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 19 November 1996.

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