MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,173 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the Yamaha FJ1200?
Based on 24,247 MOT tests across 2,681 vehicles.
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E479 SFX is a 1988 Yamaha FJ1200 in Red with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 E479 SFX, 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 E479 SFX registered?
E479 SFX is a 1988 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is E479 SFX safe to buy?
The MOT history for E479 SFX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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