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E543 NBD

1988 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,777 mi
Last recorded71,777 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FJ120045,082 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE543 NBD
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 71,777 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 63,077 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in mono shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 53,388 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 51,697 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement PLAY IN MONOSHOCK LINKAGE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 51,697 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement PLAY IN MONOSHOCK LINKAGE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 51,685 miles

Rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2018 51,683 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 51,683 miles

Stop lamp not working front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2015 51,509 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 23 May 2014 50,597 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 48,120 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 45,558 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 43,928 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 43,915 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 43,688 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 43,582 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 43,560 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

slight warp in front brake discs, efficient at test.

Pass 21 Sep 2006 43,002 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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E543 NBD is a 1988 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 E543 NBD, 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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E543 NBD is a 1988 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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