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L252 CPE

1993 Yamaha FJ1200

Brown Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,268 mi
Last recorded47,268 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 1993 Yamaha FJ120036,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL252 CPE
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1993
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 47,268 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 47,268 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension component seized lower links (2.4A2a(ii))

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. swing arm (2.4.A.2d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 47,268 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 47,268 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2013 47,268 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 47,268 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 45,654 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Nov 2011 41,958 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 39,149 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 39,136 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2006 39,123 miles

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

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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L252 CPE is a 1993 Yamaha FJ1200 in Brown with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L252 CPE, 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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L252 CPE is a 1993 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 25 October 1993.

Is L252 CPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L252 CPE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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