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L231 UWP

1993 Yamaha FJ1200

Brown Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,776 mi
Last recorded33,776 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha FJ120036,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL231 UWP
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1993
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 8 May 2025 33,776 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 33,622 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 33,178 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 32,853 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 32,716 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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L231 UWP is a 1993 Yamaha FJ1200 in Brown with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L231 UWP, 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 L231 UWP registered?

L231 UWP is a 1993 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 3 August 1993.

Is L231 UWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L231 UWP shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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