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L200 YAM

1997 Yamaha FJ1200

Yellow Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

30,207 mi
Last recorded30,207 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha FJ120039,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL200 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 30,207 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 30,164 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 29,973 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 29,760 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 29,650 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 29,436 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 29,308 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 29,181 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 29,181 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 May 2016 28,958 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 28,629 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 27,905 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 27,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 26,587 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 26,391 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 26,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 25,929 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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L200 YAM is a 1997 Yamaha FJ1200 in Yellow with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 39,998 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 L200 YAM, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L200 YAM registered?

L200 YAM is a 1997 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is L200 YAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L200 YAM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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