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K601 YVV

1993 Yamaha FJ1200

Brown Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,447 mi
Last recorded57,447 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1993 Yamaha FJ120036,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK601 YVV
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1993
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 57,447 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 57,447 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 55,301 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 55,076 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 53,868 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 53,292 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 52,731 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2008 52,712 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 52,213 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 50,797 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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K601 YVV is a 1993 Yamaha FJ1200 in Brown 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 K601 YVV, 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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K601 YVV is a 1993 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 2 February 1993.

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