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J436 REY

1998 Yamaha FJ1200

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,236 mi
Last recorded98,236 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FJ120041,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ436 REY
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 98,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 27 Jul 2019 98,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 7 Jan 2014 92,587 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 92,587 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2013 92,587 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 74,189 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 74,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Clutch fluid low.

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 65,358 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 64,370 miles

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

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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J436 REY is a 1998 Yamaha FJ1200 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 J436 REY, 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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J436 REY is a 1998 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 5 October 1998.

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