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P737 EEW

1996 Yamaha FJ1200

Brown Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

44,603 mi
Last recorded44,603 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FJ120037,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP737 EEW
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 44,603 miles

Front tyre starting to perish

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyre heavily perishing on sidewall

Pass 16 Mar 2022 43,188 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 42,587 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 42,483 miles

hand brake long travel

Pass 29 Sep 2015 41,985 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 41,985 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 41,970 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2010 41,014 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 40,749 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 40,748 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2008 39,915 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2008 39,915 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 38,656 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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P737 EEW is a 1996 Yamaha FJ1200 in Brown with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P737 EEW, 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 P737 EEW registered?

P737 EEW is a 1996 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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