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C505 HWO

1986 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,503 mi
Last recorded57,503 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 1986 Yamaha FJ120046,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC505 HWO
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 57,503 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 56,070 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 56,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) insecure Collet missing (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 55,745 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 54,493 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 54,061 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 54,061 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 53,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2011 53,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2010 53,206 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 53,203 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 52,335 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 52,335 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 49,840 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 46,656 miles

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

Uneven Front Brake Pad Wear

Pass 10 Jul 2006 44,698 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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C505 HWO is a 1986 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 C505 HWO, 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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C505 HWO is a 1986 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 April 1986.

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