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K494 AFC

1993 Yamaha FJ1200

Brown Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,048 mi
Last recorded58,048 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 1993 Yamaha FJ120036,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK494 AFC
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1993
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 58,048 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 57,500 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 57,500 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 56,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 51,981 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 47,477 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,331 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 46,786 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 46,721 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 46,721 miles

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 45,625 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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K494 AFC is a 1993 Yamaha FJ1200 in Brown with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K494 AFC, 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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What year was K494 AFC registered?

K494 AFC is a 1993 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 May 1993.

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The MOT history for K494 AFC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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