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F300 WLJ

1989 Yamaha FJ1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

40,473 mi
Last recorded40,473 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FJ120042,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF300 WLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 40,473 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 39,026 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 36,995 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 34,413 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 34,413 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 33,531 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 33,305 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively rear suspension bush lower slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 33,044 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 32,657 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 32,657 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 32,625 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 32,517 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 32,517 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 32,164 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 32,081 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 32,006 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 31,872 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 31,872 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 31,737 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 31,063 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 30,709 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 30,090 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 30,090 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 28,515 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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F300 WLJ is a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 F300 WLJ, 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 F300 WLJ registered?

F300 WLJ is a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is F300 WLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F300 WLJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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