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L127 TUP

1998 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,458 mi
Last recorded38,458 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FJ120041,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL127 TUP
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2015 38,458 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front mudguard not fully supported on mountings.

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swing arm (2.4.A.1a)

oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Jul 2014 38,116 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 37,894 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 37,247 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 35,908 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 33,764 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 33,641 miles

Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

l/h handle bar bent.

heated grips fitted wrong on throttle side.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 30,889 miles

Front brake needs attension.

Lock nut missing off front brake lever adjuster.

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 28,644 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 27,401 miles

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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L127 TUP is a 1998 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc 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 L127 TUP, 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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L127 TUP is a 1998 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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