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N385 YTO

1996 Yamaha FJ1200

Brown Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,092 mi
Last recorded60,092 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FJ120037,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN385 YTO
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 60,092 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 60,092 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 60,004 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 59,735 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 59,680 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

rear brake lever pivot worn

Pass 16 Apr 2012 59,680 miles

rear brake lever pivot worn

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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N385 YTO is a 1996 Yamaha FJ1200 in Brown with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 37,095 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 N385 YTO, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N385 YTO registered?

N385 YTO is a 1996 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 13 April 1996.

Is N385 YTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N385 YTO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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