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K516 YFL

1993 Yamaha FJ1200

Silver Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

648 mi
Last recorded648 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1993 Yamaha FJ120036,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK516 YFL
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 648 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2012 97,921 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 May 2012 97,921 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 92,811 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 86,040 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 75,100 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 67,415 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 58,441 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 58,441 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 50,558 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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K516 YFL is a 1993 Yamaha FJ1200 in Silver with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K516 YFL, 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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K516 YFL is a 1993 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 2 April 1993.

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