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F838 ASJ

2002 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,748 mi
Last recorded6,748 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FJ120024,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF838 ASJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 6,748 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 4,758 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 4,758 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 25 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 37,439 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 37,427 miles

Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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F838 ASJ is a 2002 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 24,300 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 F838 ASJ, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F838 ASJ registered?

F838 ASJ is a 2002 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is F838 ASJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F838 ASJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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