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K953 BAV

1993 Yamaha FJ1200

Blue Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,626 mi
Last recorded37,626 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1993 Yamaha FJ120036,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK953 BAV
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 37,626 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 35,992 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,581 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 33,432 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 330,341 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 330,341 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,051 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 31,447 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 30,361 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 28,777 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 28,777 miles

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

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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K953 BAV is a 1993 Yamaha FJ1200 in Blue with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K953 BAV, 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 K953 BAV registered?

K953 BAV is a 1993 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 4 January 1993.

Is K953 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K953 BAV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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