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D848 PYA

1987 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

6,165 mi
Last recorded6,165 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 1987 Yamaha FJ120047,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD848 PYA
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 6,165 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 6,129 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute N/SIDE AND O/SIDE FRONT AND BACK (1.5.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE TWO FRONT BRAKE DISCS (3.2.A1l)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake N/SIDE AND O/SIDE FRONT (3.3.C2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 5,688 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

front and rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2014 4,876 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

front fork chrome legs pitted

Pass 15 May 2013 60,931 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 55,708 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 May 2012 55,708 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 54,458 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 26 Feb 2010 54,039 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

number plate cracked

small crackes in front tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2010 54,039 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

number plate cracked

small crackes in front tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2009 61,774 miles

fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2008 59,024 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 55,498 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 55,384 miles

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

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

Front mudguard not fitted does not impede steering or braking function

Offside Rear Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Offside Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Offside Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 54,519 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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D848 PYA is a 1987 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 D848 PYA, 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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D848 PYA is a 1987 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 27 April 1987.

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