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C850 SAN

1986 Yamaha FJ1200

Red Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,073 mi
Last recorded57,073 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1986 Yamaha FJ120046,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC850 SAN
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2011 57,073 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

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

both front foot pags slightly insecure

signs of brake fluid spillage at resovoiur but no visable leaks

Pass 27 Aug 2010 53,507 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 50,678 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 46,058 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 45,959 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear tyre worn to 1mm tread wear limit.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 44,264 miles

Chain guard broken but not insecure.

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 43,968 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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C850 SAN is a 1986 Yamaha FJ1200 in Red with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C850 SAN, 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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C850 SAN is a 1986 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 10 April 1986.

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