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C715 JUH

1987 Yamaha FJ1200

Red Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,139 mi
Last recorded40,139 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 1987 Yamaha FJ120047,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC715 JUH
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 40,139 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 39,086 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 36,904 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 35,369 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 35,369 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 May 2009 34,056 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2008 31,045 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 31,044 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 29,767 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 27,178 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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C715 JUH is a 1987 Yamaha FJ1200 in Red with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 47,577 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 C715 JUH, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C715 JUH is a 1987 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 7 May 1987.

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