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C250 WLK

1986 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,438 mi
Last recorded77,438 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Yamaha FJ120046,125 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC250 WLK
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 77,438 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2026 77,438 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 7 May 2025 76,027 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 75,179 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 73,384 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 73,128 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively bottom of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 9 Jul 2020 71,035 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil right hand front fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 69,818 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 67,261 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 67,261 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached top yoke securing bolts missing (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 66,109 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 64,918 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 63,950 miles

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

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 31 Jul 2015 63,950 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Aug 2014 61,045 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 56,826 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2012 55,510 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2011 54,394 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2011 54,394 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 53,719 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Jul 2009 52,698 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 51,034 miles

Centre Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 21 Jun 2008 51,034 miles

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

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

Centre Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Jun 2007 49,010 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 48,992 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

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

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2006 47,459 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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C250 WLK is a 1986 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C250 WLK, 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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C250 WLK is a 1986 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 18 April 1986.

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