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E543 TDA

1988 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,452 mi
Last recorded48,452 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FJ120045,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE543 TDA
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2011 48,452 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 45,460 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2010 45,456 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 43,917 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 43,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

Offside Front Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 40,374 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 38,325 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 36,722 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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E543 TDA is a 1988 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 E543 TDA, 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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E543 TDA is a 1988 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 2 April 1988.

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