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M472 XHW

1994 Yamaha FJ1200

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

66,420 mi
Last recorded66,420 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 1994 Yamaha FJ120036,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM472 XHW
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 66,420 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 66,383 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Engine oil leak

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 62,733 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pedal pivot worn

Rear suspension very stiff.

Pass 28 Feb 2020 62,337 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 58,901 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 55,705 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 51,067 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 45,789 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 41,629 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 35,886 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 28,565 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 26,778 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 23,474 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 22,169 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 21,042 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 22,094 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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M472 XHW is a 1994 Yamaha FJ1200 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 M472 XHW, 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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M472 XHW is a 1994 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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