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E235 NOW

1987 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,518 mi
Last recorded27,518 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1987 Yamaha FJ120047,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE235 NOW
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 27,518 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 26,900 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 26,063 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 2,595 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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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E235 NOW is a 1987 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E235 NOW, 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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What year was E235 NOW registered?

E235 NOW is a 1987 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E235 NOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E235 NOW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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