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C502 LKW

1986 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,417 mi
Last recorded94,417 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1986 Yamaha FJ120046,125 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC502 LKW
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 94,417 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 89,615 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 87,671 miles

Front position lamp not working

Fail 11 Aug 2016 87,661 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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)

Front position lamp not working

Only half of rear position lamp working

Unable to test front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jul 2015 83,033 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 83,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 76,932 miles

1 out of 2 rear sidelights not working

front sidelight not working

Pass 10 Apr 2013 68,093 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 65,795 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 65,795 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 63,682 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 60,484 miles

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

split pins in pillion footrests rusted

Pass 19 May 2009
Pass 17 May 2008 56,521 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2007
Pass 24 May 2006 51,746 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 May 2006 51,746 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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C502 LKW is a 1986 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 C502 LKW, 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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C502 LKW is a 1986 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 18 June 1986.

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