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M855 ABV

1995 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

2,699 mi
Last recorded2,699 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Yamaha FJ120038,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM855 ABV
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 2,699 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2024 2,623 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 2,605 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 2,601 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 2,423 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 2,401 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 2,368 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 2,345 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 1,803 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 1,774 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Brake hoses may not pass future MOTs

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

clutch fluid excessivly low

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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M855 ABV is a 1995 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M855 ABV, 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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M855 ABV is a 1995 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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