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L988 KAW

1994 Yamaha FJ1200

Brown Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,168 mi
Last recorded47,168 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 1994 Yamaha FJ120036,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL988 KAW
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 47,168 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 45,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 40,998 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 40,937 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 40,937 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 39,851 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 37,739 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 36,835 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 36,821 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 35,915 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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L988 KAW is a 1994 Yamaha FJ1200 in Brown 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 L988 KAW, 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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L988 KAW is a 1994 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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