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L753 COJ

1994 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19 mi
Last recorded19 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 1994 Yamaha FJ120036,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL753 COJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 19 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake cylinder travel close to excessive BRAKE NEEDS BLEEDING (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector not facing the rear (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 19 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake component modification unsafe MASTER CYLINDER MOUNTING NOT SAFE (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Rear Brake cylinder insecure BRAKE ROD INSECURE (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working NO SWITCH FITTED (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play NEED ADJUSTING (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced REAR MUDGUARD SUPPORT BROKEN (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake cylinder travel close to excessive BRAKE NEEDS BLEEDING (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED DURING TEST (4.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector not facing the rear (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 47,872 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

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

Fail 25 May 2017 47,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 47,434 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Stancions (2.3.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 46,402 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 45,241 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 45,241 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 44,580 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 44,330 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 44,213 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Aug 2007 44,083 miles

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 23 Aug 2007 44,078 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Aug 2006 41,239 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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L753 COJ is a 1994 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L753 COJ, 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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L753 COJ is a 1994 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 8 July 1994.

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