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E69 RNV

1987 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

77,436 mi
Last recorded77,436 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Yamaha FJ120047,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE69 RNV
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 77,436 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 75,802 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 73,945 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 72,151 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 70,298 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 68,383 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 68,325 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2018 67,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre collector box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 67,691 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 66,179 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 66,179 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 64,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 63,971 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 63,733 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 63,532 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 63,095 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 61,925 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 61,471 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 60,807 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 60,161 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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E69 RNV is a 1987 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 E69 RNV, 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 E69 RNV registered?

E69 RNV is a 1987 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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