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E981 SFX

1998 Yamaha FJ1200

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

1,776 mi
Last recorded1,776 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FJ120041,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE981 SFX
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 1,776 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 15,002 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 14,438 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 14,420 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2015 14,286 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 13,544 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 11,227 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 9,925 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 8,283 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 May 2009 6,515 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 3,820 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 206 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 9 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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E981 SFX is a 1998 Yamaha FJ1200 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 41,548 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 E981 SFX, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E981 SFX registered?

E981 SFX is a 1998 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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