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E305 ROX

1988 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

57,762 mi
Last recorded57,762 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FJ120045,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE305 ROX
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 57,762 miles

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre has light cracking

Fail 22 Aug 2024 57,740 miles

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre has light cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2022 56,177 miles

Rear light cracking not deep enough to see ply or cord

Pass 31 Mar 2021 55,633 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 55,633 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 54,298 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 54,298 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted LINK LOOSE (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 50,622 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 50,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases O/S FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2016 49,133 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 43,490 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 43,490 miles

Footrest insecure front n/s (6.2.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 38,890 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 37,993 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 37,287 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 35,861 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 34,632 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 34,288 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 34,170 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 34,087 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 34,087 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 33,662 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2006 33,662 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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E305 ROX is a 1988 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 E305 ROX, 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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E305 ROX is a 1988 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 10 May 1988.

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