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F206 SMO

1989 Yamaha FJ1200

Multi-colour Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,340 mi
Last recorded67,340 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FJ120042,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF206 SMO
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 67,340 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 59,294 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 59,289 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 59,222 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 58,347 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 57,704 miles

front tyre on legal limit.

right hand fork seal weeping.

slight play in rear wheel bearings.

some play in swing arm link bushes.

Fail 27 Aug 2014 57,704 miles

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

front tyre on legal limit.

right hand fork seal weeping.

slight play in rear wheel bearings.

some play in swing arm link bushes.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 535,033 miles

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 50,385 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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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F206 SMO is a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200 in Multi-colour with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 42,332 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 F206 SMO, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F206 SMO registered?

F206 SMO is a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 9 May 1989.

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