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E51 PFV

1998 Yamaha FJ1200

Purple Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,778 mi
Last recorded42,778 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FJ120041,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE51 PFV
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2025 42,778 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2024 42,203 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 39,768 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 39,123 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 37,650 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 37,650 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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E51 PFV is a 1998 Yamaha FJ1200 in Purple with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 41,548 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 E51 PFV, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E51 PFV registered?

E51 PFV is a 1998 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is E51 PFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E51 PFV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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