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N866 VVO

1995 Yamaha FJ1200

Silver Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

51,574 mi
Last recorded51,574 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 1995 Yamaha FJ120038,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN866 VVO
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 51,574 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 49,632 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 49,627 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 47,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 47,456 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 47,456 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 45,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 39,641 miles

Nearside tail light bulb not illuminating

Pass 9 May 2017 37,943 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 37,943 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2016 36,330 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 34,311 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 33,464 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2013 31,977 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 29,557 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 29,407 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 May 2011 27,256 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 26,730 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 17 May 2007 26,146 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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N866 VVO is a 1995 Yamaha FJ1200 in Silver with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N866 VVO, 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 N866 VVO registered?

N866 VVO is a 1995 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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