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E254 MUE

1987 Yamaha FJ1200

Red Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

79,039 mi
Last recorded79,039 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1987 Yamaha FJ120047,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE254 MUE
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 79,039 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 79,019 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 78,772 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2006 78,732 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2006 78,715 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced 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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E254 MUE is a 1987 Yamaha FJ1200 in Red with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 E254 MUE, 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 E254 MUE registered?

E254 MUE is a 1987 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 20 October 1987.

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