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E331 EMJ

1988 Yamaha FJ1200

Blue Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,120 mi
Last recorded1,120 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2011
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FJ120045,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE331 EMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2011 1,120 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 1,120 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.B1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 6,125 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 6,093 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Fail 8 Nov 2008 45,942 miles

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

Inner Front Upper Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Upper Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2005 45,124 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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E331 EMJ is a 1988 Yamaha FJ1200 in Blue with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E331 EMJ, 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 E331 EMJ registered?

E331 EMJ is a 1988 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 9 June 1988.

Is E331 EMJ safe to buy?

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