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M28 CMW

1994 Yamaha FJ1200

Purple Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

42,933 mi
Last recorded42,933 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha FJ120036,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 CMW
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 42,933 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 42,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 41,732 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 41,432 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 40,853 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 40,272 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 39,763 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 39,019 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 38,576 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 38,331 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 38,331 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 38,306 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 38,198 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 37,161 miles

Centre Front Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Centre Upper Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 34,825 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 32,134 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 28,870 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 25,236 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 20,415 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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M28 CMW is a 1994 Yamaha FJ1200 in Purple with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M28 CMW, 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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What year was M28 CMW registered?

M28 CMW is a 1994 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 October 1994.

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