MOT Status
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71,777 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in mono shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement PLAY IN MONOSHOCK LINKAGE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement PLAY IN MONOSHOCK LINKAGE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear tyre cracking
Stop lamp not working front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
slight warp in front brake discs, efficient at test.
How Reliable is the Yamaha FJ1200?
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E543 NBD is a 1988 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 E543 NBD, 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 E543 NBD registered?
E543 NBD is a 1988 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 April 1988.
Is E543 NBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for E543 NBD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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