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M685 LVM

1994 Yamaha FJ1200

Multi-colour Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

61,550 mi
Last recorded61,550 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 1994 Yamaha FJ120036,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM685 LVM
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 61,550 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 61,515 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 61,453 miles

front frame rails rusty

oil cooler pipes rusty

rear silencer clamps rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2018 61,334 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 61,144 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 61,121 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 60,749 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 59,954 miles

slight rise and fall on front brake

Pass 16 Jun 2012 59,830 miles

n/s footrest pivot worn

Pass 8 Jul 2011 59,214 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 59,214 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 58,936 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 58,394 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 57,958 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 57,536 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 57,207 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 4 Jun 2005 56,716 miles

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

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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M685 LVM is a 1994 Yamaha FJ1200 in Multi-colour with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 M685 LVM, 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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M685 LVM is a 1994 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 6 August 1994.

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