MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,464 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the Yamaha FJ1200?
Based on 24,247 MOT tests across 2,681 vehicles.
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E987 MME is a 1987 Yamaha FJ1200 in Red with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E987 MME, 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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E987 MME is a 1987 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 August 1987.
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