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L948 VNJ

1994 Yamaha FJ1200

Silver Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

51,522 mi
Last recorded51,522 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha FJ120036,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL948 VNJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 51,522 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 45,716 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 41,059 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 34,470 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 34,452 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 28,513 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 22,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 21,684 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 17,572 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 17,542 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 14,206 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 11,244 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 10,536 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 10,406 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 9,243 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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L948 VNJ is a 1994 Yamaha FJ1200 in Silver with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 L948 VNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L948 VNJ registered?

L948 VNJ is a 1994 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 12 May 1994.

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