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P286 UAP

1996 Yamaha FJ1200

Silver Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Yamaha FJ120037,095 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 UAP
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016
Pass 2 Oct 2015 45,612 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 45,612 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 45,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 44,566 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 38,512 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 38,394 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 33,176 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 31,999 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2009 21,894 miles

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

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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P286 UAP is a 1996 Yamaha FJ1200 in Silver with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P286 UAP, 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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P286 UAP is a 1996 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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