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A182 LBJ

1998 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,177 mi
Last recorded28,177 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FJ120041,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA182 LBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 28,177 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 28,003 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2011 26,955 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

stop light not working on rear brake

Pass 20 Oct 2009 22,603 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 22,437 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 May 2008 70,873 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 68,807 miles

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

no plate cracked

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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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A182 LBJ is a 1998 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 41,548 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 A182 LBJ, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A182 LBJ is a 1998 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 9 July 1998.

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