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F495 LRR

1989 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,499 mi
Last recorded66,499 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FJ120042,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF495 LRR
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 66,499 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 17 May 2012 66,364 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

throttle sticking

Pass 17 May 2012 66,364 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

throttle sticking

Pass 12 May 2011 61,614 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 61,613 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2008 57,642 miles

wear rear tyre

wear to rear shocker bottom bush

Fail 22 Nov 2008 57,612 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

wear rear tyre

wear to rear shocker bottom bush

Pass 23 Nov 2007 51,711 miles

exhaust blowing

front brake flutuation BORDERLINE

front suspension stiff BORDERLINE

Fail 17 Nov 2007 51,700 miles

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

exhaust blowing

front suspension stiff BORDERLINE

Pass 4 Aug 2006 42,099 miles

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

rear brake has a broken bleed nipple †oil on front forks and brake caliper (new seals fitted)

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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F495 LRR is a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 42,332 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 F495 LRR, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F495 LRR is a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 22 June 1989.

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