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C398 BSR

1986 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

46,127 mi
Last recorded46,127 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Yamaha FJ120046,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC398 BSR
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 46,127 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 46,075 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 45,810 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 45,678 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 45,411 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 45,042 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 44,959 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front 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 20 Apr 2018 44,805 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 44,292 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members Play in fork bushes (2.3.4)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 43,234 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 42,761 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 41,641 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 41,386 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 40,560 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 39,800 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 38,880 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2009 38,880 miles

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

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

pinch bolts on bottom yoke loose

Pass 6 Sep 2007 37,844 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 36,515 miles

Throttle return very slow

Pass 11 Apr 2006 35,341 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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C398 BSR 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 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C398 BSR, 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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What year was C398 BSR registered?

C398 BSR is a 1986 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 7 July 1986.

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