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E344 XKP

1988 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,227 mi
Last recorded95,227 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FJ120045,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE344 XKP
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 95,227 miles

Offside silencer loose.

Rear brake disc has runout.

Pass 3 Mar 2021 95,080 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Headlamp reflector deteriorating. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Notable brake disc runout, but not dangerous or excessive.

Fail 3 Mar 2021 95,080 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Headlamp reflector deteriorating. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Notable brake disc runout, but not dangerous or excessive.

Pass 10 Dec 2019 94,911 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 94,895 miles

Front Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 91,978 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 91,973 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 89,712 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 88,458 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

slight play on gearchange

Fail 10 Jun 2015 88,412 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 84,928 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 84,908 miles

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 81,437 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2012 80,642 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 May 2011 79,199 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 79,194 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear suspension component cracked (2.4.A.1a)

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

fairing panel loose /n/s mirror cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2007 79,012 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 77,900 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2006 77,879 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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E344 XKP is a 1988 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 E344 XKP, 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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E344 XKP is a 1988 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 6 May 1988.

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