MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,017 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork seals x2 (5.3.2 (b))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Light misting of oil on front forks (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension linkage has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Headbearings just starting to get notchy at centre position (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
front and rear calliper's require servicing.
Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
front and rear calliper's require servicing.
Nail in rear tyre
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front brake master cylinder cap leaking slightly.
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Offside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the Yamaha FJ1200?
Based on 24,247 MOT tests across 2,681 vehicles.
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M71 FAM 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 56.5%.
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 M71 FAM, 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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M71 FAM is a 1995 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 22 March 1995.
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