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C586 HEV

1986 Yamaha FJ1200

Red Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,855 mi
Last recorded40,855 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 1986 Yamaha FJ120046,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC586 HEV
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 40,855 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 40,855 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 40,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear suspension component cracked (2.4.A.1a)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 May 2006 40,760 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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C586 HEV is a 1986 Yamaha FJ1200 in Red with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 C586 HEV, 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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C586 HEV is a 1986 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 16 April 1986.

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