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L97 LPP

1994 Yamaha FJ1200

Silver Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,972 mi
Last recorded65,972 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha FJ120036,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL97 LPP
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 65,972 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 64,894 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 64,650 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight spots (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn only works with engine running

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 63,016 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot Additional mounting bracket and pivot adding excess movement (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot No lock nuts on tie rod and pivot bolt not tight enough (1.1.1 (b))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Chain has noticeable tight spots (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Rear linkage has worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 63,016 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot Additional mounting bracket and pivot adding excess movement (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot No lock nuts on tie rod and pivot bolt not tight enough (1.1.1 (b))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Chain has noticeable tight spots (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Horn doesn't work properly at low RPM (7.7 (c))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Rear linkage has worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 61,232 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 61,232 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 60,561 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 60,561 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 60,115 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 60,115 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 57,357 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 52,740 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 50,501 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 48,925 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 45,832 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 42,151 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 39,318 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 36,078 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 31,706 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 31,706 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 28,421 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 23,661 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 22,148 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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L97 LPP is a 1994 Yamaha FJ1200 in Silver with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 L97 LPP, 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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L97 LPP is a 1994 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 17 June 1994.

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