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E512 JDL

1988 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,865 mi
Last recorded60,865 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FJ120045,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE512 JDL
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 60,865 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

suspect very slight mis-fire

Pass 11 Jun 2012 60,516 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

advise condition of battery

Pass 21 Jun 2011 60,304 miles

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))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

advise condition of front position light

Pass 7 Jun 2010 58,598 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

suspect battery in low state of charge

Fail 7 Jun 2010 58,598 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

suspect battery in low state of charge

Pass 9 Jun 2009 57,451 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 56,032 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 56,032 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 54,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 52,637 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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E512 JDL is a 1988 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 E512 JDL, 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 E512 JDL registered?

E512 JDL is a 1988 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 5 May 1988.

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