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L15 MMM

1996 Yamaha FJ1200

Brown Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,909 mi
Last recorded86,909 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FJ120037,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 MMM
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 86,909 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 86,827 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 86,819 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 86,811 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 86,783 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 86,578 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 86,556 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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L15 MMM is a 1996 Yamaha FJ1200 in Brown with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 37,095 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 L15 MMM, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L15 MMM registered?

L15 MMM is a 1996 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is L15 MMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L15 MMM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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