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E789 NMG

1987 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,608 mi
Last recorded38,608 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1987 Yamaha FJ120047,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE789 NMG
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2021 38,608 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low to low on dip beam. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Electrical Fault. (4.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Chain fouling on Exhaust.

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 38,461 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

number plate cracked

Fail 11 Aug 2020 38,449 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing from header pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect stiff (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight run out (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

number plate damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2018 38,093 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front tyre perished.

Front tyre valve perished.

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyre perished.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 37,407 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 36,921 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 36,921 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 35,689 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2014 33,823 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 33,417 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 32,984 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 34,278 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 32,959 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 31,769 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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E789 NMG is a 1987 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E789 NMG, 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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E789 NMG is a 1987 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 21 October 1987.

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