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E653 WGE

1987 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,608 mi
Last recorded31,608 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1987 Yamaha FJ120047,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE653 WGE
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 31,608 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 31,407 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 31,152 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 31,152 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,344 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 29,620 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 28,986 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 28,413 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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E653 WGE is a 1987 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E653 WGE, 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 E653 WGE registered?

E653 WGE is a 1987 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 6 October 1987.

Is E653 WGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E653 WGE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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