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M260 DCS

1995 Yamaha FJ1200

Silver Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,350 mi
Last recorded83,350 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 1995 Yamaha FJ120038,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM260 DCS
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 83,350 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 83,348 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn shocker link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 76,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both slip on can joints (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 76,428 miles

Brake clevis joint excessively worn rear brake pin (1.1.15 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both slip on can joints (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 71,116 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 71,116 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 64,544 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swinging Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 57,414 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 51,183 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 51,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 51,130 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 49,410 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 47,527 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 44,677 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 42,379 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 40,728 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 39,453 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 39,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 38,975 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 36,772 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 35,721 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 35,154 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 33,998 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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M260 DCS is a 1995 Yamaha FJ1200 in Silver with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 38,624 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 M260 DCS, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M260 DCS registered?

M260 DCS is a 1995 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 6 May 1995.

Is M260 DCS safe to buy?

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