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C244 JGF

1986 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,110 mi
Last recorded48,110 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1986 Yamaha FJ120046,125 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC244 JGF
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 48,110 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 48,079 miles

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted Rear brake calliper stabilizer link (1.1.21 (c))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 47,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 45,300 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

front wheel locking device not working

headlamp tell tele not working

Fail 19 Jul 2021 45,284 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

front wheel locking device not working

headlamp tell tele not working

Pass 17 Apr 2019 42,073 miles

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in both fork bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 42,004 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Headlamp effected by other electric components , will switch off when using horn or indicators (4.2.3 (b))

Registration plate inscription illegible Number plate broken across 1/4 section (0.1 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose Fouling chain runner (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in both fork bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 37,235 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 37,222 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 28,970 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 28,957 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 45,764 miles

Footrest mounting rubbers deteriated

Gearchange loose

Oil leak at top of engine but not contaminatig other components

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 45,764 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Footrest mounting rubbers deteriated

Gearchange loose

Oil leak at top of engine but not contaminatig other components

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 40,016 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 34,164 miles

steering bearings slightly tight

Fail 30 Jan 2008 29,840 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 29,641 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 26,584 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 26,400 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Nov 2006 26,200 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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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C244 JGF is a 1986 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 46,125 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 C244 JGF, 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 40 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C244 JGF is a 1986 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 4 March 1986.

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