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M71 FAM

1995 Yamaha FJ1200

Silver Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

95,017 mi
Last recorded95,017 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 1995 Yamaha FJ120038,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM71 FAM
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2023 95,017 miles

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))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 94,996 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 94,954 miles

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))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 93,121 miles

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))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 92,173 miles

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))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 90,017 miles

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))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 88,981 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 87,292 miles

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 86,260 miles

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.

Fail 10 Dec 2015 86,206 miles

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.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 84,470 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2014 84,470 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 81,590 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 81,586 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 80,478 miles

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)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 80,449 miles

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.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 77,341 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 70,343 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 70,343 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 70,288 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jan 2007 60,667 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 16 Jan 2007 60,439 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 55,927 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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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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