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L644 THC

1997 Yamaha FJ1200

Blue Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,560 mi
Last recorded66,560 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha FJ120039,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL644 THC
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 66,560 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 66,285 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 65,529 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 64,598 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 60,528 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 56,848 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 May 2009 53,438 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 50,622 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 50,459 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2007 48,709 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 48,646 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 45,367 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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L644 THC is a 1997 Yamaha FJ1200 in Blue with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L644 THC, 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 L644 THC registered?

L644 THC is a 1997 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is L644 THC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L644 THC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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