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D97 VRP

1986 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1986 Yamaha FJ120046,125 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD97 VRP
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026
Pass 1 May 2025

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024
Pass 6 May 2023
Pass 13 Apr 2022
Pass 4 Oct 2014 57,963 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 57,724 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 56,541 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2012 56,526 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear suspension has slightly increased sag.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 55,483 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 55,472 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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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D97 VRP is a 1986 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 D97 VRP, 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 D97 VRP registered?

D97 VRP is a 1986 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 5 December 1986.

Is D97 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D97 VRP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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