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E526 PEW

1988 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,345 mi
Last recorded53,345 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FJ120045,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE526 PEW
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 53,345 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 53,125 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 41,391 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 41,382 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 37,325 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 37,325 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 37,325 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 37,313 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 35,119 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 35,109 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 31,374 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 31,374 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 28,017 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 26,009 miles

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

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 25,736 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 25,712 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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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E526 PEW is a 1988 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E526 PEW, 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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E526 PEW is a 1988 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 21 June 1988.

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