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D432 WAL

1987 Yamaha FJ1200

Red Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,008 mi
Last recorded3,008 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Yamaha FJ120047,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD432 WAL
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 3,008 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 2,679 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023
Fail 17 Aug 2023

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 250 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2010

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Fail 30 Apr 2010

Front wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009
Fail 17 Apr 2009

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (3.2.B3a)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 121,005 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 6,554 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 728 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 728 miles

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

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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D432 WAL is a 1987 Yamaha FJ1200 in Red with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 47,577 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 D432 WAL, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D432 WAL registered?

D432 WAL is a 1987 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 17 March 1987.

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