MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,307 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal pivot excessively worn (1.1.1 (b))
Rear Sidecar structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure nut to bike loose (6.1.1 (b) (i))
Steering linkage component modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))
Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification sidecar suspension unit insecure (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Steering damper in such a condition that the steering action is adversely affected (2.1.4 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering linkage component modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering linkage likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail side car suspension unit (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension axle bolt hitting exhaust cans (2.4.A.3a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha FJ1200?
Based on 24,247 MOT tests across 2,681 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L527 LFR is a 1998 Yamaha FJ1200 in Blue with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 L527 LFR, 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 L527 LFR registered?
L527 LFR is a 1998 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 July 1998.
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