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C7 ELD

1988 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

61,780 mi
Last recorded61,780 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FJ120045,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 ELD
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 61,780 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 61,746 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 61,591 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 61,423 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 61,423 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 61,268 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 60,969 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 60,738 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 60,738 miles

Upper Fork yoke modification unsafe (2.2.2 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 60,269 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 59,860 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 58,994 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 56,908 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 56,488 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 56,430 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 56,144 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 55,828 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 54,732 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 54,698 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 53,328 miles

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

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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C7 ELD is a 1988 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 45,082 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 C7 ELD, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C7 ELD registered?

C7 ELD is a 1988 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is C7 ELD safe to buy?

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