MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,350 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both slip on can joints (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
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))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
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))
How Reliable is the Yamaha FJ1200?
Based on 24,247 MOT tests across 2,681 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for M260 DCS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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