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L140 LRR

1993 Yamaha FJ1200

Brown Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,435 mi
Last recorded36,435 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 1993 Yamaha FJ120036,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL140 LRR
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1993
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 36,435 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 36,435 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2013 35,252 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 35,252 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 34,864 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 34,131 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 33,660 miles

Clutch fluid very low

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 33,478 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 33,471 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 32,835 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 32,269 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 32,027 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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L140 LRR is a 1993 Yamaha FJ1200 in Brown with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L140 LRR, 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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L140 LRR is a 1993 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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