MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,685 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
How Reliable is the Yamaha FJ1200?
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D159 SHL is a 1987 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 D159 SHL, 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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D159 SHL is a 1987 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 7 July 1987.
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