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E531 CVM

1987 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,310 mi
Last recorded50,310 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1987 Yamaha FJ120047,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE531 CVM
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 50,310 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 50,310 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 49,663 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 49,235 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2015 49,129 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 49,129 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 47,534 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 47,534 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 46,192 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 44,775 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 44,229 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 17 May 2008 42,144 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 40,806 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 38,329 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 38,329 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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E531 CVM is a 1987 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 47,577 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 E531 CVM, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E531 CVM registered?

E531 CVM is a 1987 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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