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G87 WKK

1998 Yamaha FJ1200

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,665 mi
Last recorded85,665 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FJ120041,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG87 WKK
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 85,665 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 85,654 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2023 84,421 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 84,118 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 83,600 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 82,389 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 May 2017 79,681 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 77,101 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 76,179 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 76,179 miles

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

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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G87 WKK is a 1998 Yamaha FJ1200 in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G87 WKK, 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 G87 WKK registered?

G87 WKK is a 1998 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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