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E269 FRA

1988 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

89,176 mi
Last recorded89,176 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FJ120045,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE269 FRA
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 89,176 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 88,910 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 88,523 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 87,993 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 87,032 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 86,021 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 84,636 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 81,009 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 81,009 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 80,165 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 76,940 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 74,155 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Aug 2014 70,662 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 68,648 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 66,774 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 64,061 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 62,632 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 61,575 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 58,397 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 98,084 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 98,084 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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E269 FRA is a 1988 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 E269 FRA, 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 E269 FRA registered?

E269 FRA is a 1988 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E269 FRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E269 FRA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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