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L817 TWS

1994 Yamaha FJ1200

Silver Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,140 mi
Last recorded49,140 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 1994 Yamaha FJ120036,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL817 TWS
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 49,140 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 47,362 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 46,202 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 46,202 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2012 44,920 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 43,109 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 40,521 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 39,543 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2007 39,520 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2005 37,007 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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L817 TWS is a 1994 Yamaha FJ1200 in Silver with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L817 TWS, 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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L817 TWS is a 1994 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 11 February 1994.

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