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L627 EPH

1994 Yamaha FJ1200

Brown Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,276 mi
Last recorded30,276 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 Yamaha FJ120036,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL627 EPH
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2014 30,276 miles

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 30,129 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 30,129 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 29,694 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 28,979 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 28,979 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 28,095 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 28,093 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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L627 EPH is a 1994 Yamaha FJ1200 in Brown with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 36,774 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 L627 EPH, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L627 EPH is a 1994 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 2 March 1994.

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