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D159 SHL

1987 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,685 mi
Last recorded79,685 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1987 Yamaha FJ120047,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD159 SHL
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2013 79,685 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 79,685 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 78,023 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 78,023 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 75,800 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 72,793 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 72,793 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2008 71,670 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 71,175 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 31 Mar 2007 71,155 miles

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?

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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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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