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E454 UBU

1987 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,653 mi
Last recorded59,653 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Yamaha FJ120047,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE454 UBU
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 59,653 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 59,651 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Upper oil leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 59,649 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 59,563 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 59,562 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 59,286 miles

Central Rear Bushes replaced on rear suspension pivot arm, but cetral pin no longer available, wear has reduced to an advisory standard

Central Rear Rear Tyre valve has slight cracking

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 59,245 miles

Central Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Rear Tyre valve has slight cracking

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 58,861 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 58,719 miles

Centre Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 58,292 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 57,609 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 56,948 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 56,392 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 56,392 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 55,954 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 54,882 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 54,814 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle does not reflect squarely to the rear (1.4.1)

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

Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b) DANGEROUS

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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E454 UBU is a 1987 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 E454 UBU, 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 E454 UBU registered?

E454 UBU is a 1987 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 17 September 1987.

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