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E345 MEB

1988 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,783 mi
Last recorded31,783 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FJ120045,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE345 MEB
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 31,783 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 31,783 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 31,575 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 30,741 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 30,741 miles

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2022 27,611 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 27,611 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 22,682 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 22,459 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 22,374 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 22,374 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 21,450 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 20,568 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 20,055 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 19,967 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 19,842 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 19,426 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 19,332 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 19,034 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 18,460 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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E345 MEB is a 1988 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E345 MEB, 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 E345 MEB registered?

E345 MEB is a 1988 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 12 April 1988.

Is E345 MEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E345 MEB shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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