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E240 FFE

1988 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,793 mi
Last recorded28,793 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FJ120045,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE240 FFE
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 28,793 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join from the collector box to silencer slight crack on weld (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2016 28,768 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 28,654 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 27,816 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Aug 2013 22,762 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 22,762 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 20,481 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 20,447 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 20,471 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

front side light not working

rear tyre starting to perish on side walls

Pass 3 Aug 2011 14,216 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 13,859 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 12,043 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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E240 FFE is a 1988 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 45,082 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 E240 FFE, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E240 FFE registered?

E240 FFE is a 1988 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 18 April 1988.

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