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C977 CTP

1986 Yamaha FJ1200

Blue Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,046 mi
Last recorded46,046 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Yamaha FJ120046,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC977 CTP
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 46,046 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 46,034 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 45,654 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 45,654 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 45,605 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2016 45,246 miles

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

clutch poor quires attention

Fail 6 May 2016 45,237 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

clutch poor quires attention

Pass 20 May 2010 45,229 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 45,229 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 44,998 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 44,648 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 44,488 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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C977 CTP is a 1986 Yamaha FJ1200 in Blue with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C977 CTP, 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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What year was C977 CTP registered?

C977 CTP is a 1986 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C977 CTP safe to buy?

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