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M512 NKO

1994 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

31,760 mi
Last recorded31,760 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha FJ120036,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM512 NKO
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 31,760 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 31,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 31,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 30,375 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 30,336 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 30,255 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 30,179 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 29,809 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 29,809 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 29,807 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 29,488 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 29,084 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 28,898 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 28,545 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 28,058 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 27,529 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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M512 NKO is a 1994 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc 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 M512 NKO, 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 M512 NKO registered?

M512 NKO is a 1994 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 20 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M512 NKO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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