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L527 LFR

1998 Yamaha FJ1200

Blue Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

45,307 mi
Last recorded45,307 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FJ120041,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL527 LFR
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 45,307 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 44,717 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 44,598 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 43,886 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 43,884 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 43,856 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 43,856 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 43,856 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 43,110 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 42,671 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 42,670 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2005 40,663 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2005 40,649 miles

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.

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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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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L527 LFR is a 1998 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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