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NJX 257W

1981 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

416 mi
Last recorded416 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJX 257W
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2011 416 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 9 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 9 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 3,232 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 3,228 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 2,088 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 2,088 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

brake light not working when front brake is applied

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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NJX 257W is a 1981 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NJX 257W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NJX 257W registered?

NJX 257W is a 1981 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is NJX 257W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJX 257W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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