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F27 SLR

1989 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

56,463 mi
Last recorded56,463 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FJ120042,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF27 SLR
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 56,463 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs slightly corroded and polished (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Rear brake pads starting to get low (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 54,429 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2025 54,419 miles

Drive chain excessively tight Requires adjustment (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle stays open, hard to return throttle (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 54,342 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 50,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

non standard exhausts

Pass 19 Apr 2022 50,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

non standard exhaust

Fail 14 Apr 2022 50,189 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

non standard exhaust

Pass 8 Mar 2021 50,091 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 49,988 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 49,863 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 49,778 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 48,288 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 47,349 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 47,241 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 46,799 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 46,555 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 45,686 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 45,686 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 45,176 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 44,735 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 44,043 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 42,649 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 41,388 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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F27 SLR is a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 F27 SLR, 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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F27 SLR is a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 19 May 1989.

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