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F321 OJR

1989 Yamaha FJ1200

Blue Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

62,331 mi
Last recorded62,331 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FJ120042,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF321 OJR
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 62,331 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 62,266 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 61,956 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 61,799 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 61,534 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 60,676 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 60,393 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 59,173 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 58,068 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 58,068 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 57,088 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 57,088 miles

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

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 56,732 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 56,722 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 56,311 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 55,732 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 55,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 51,636 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 51,161 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 50,805 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 50,600 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 48,503 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 48,446 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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F321 OJR is a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200 in Blue with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 F321 OJR, 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 F321 OJR registered?

F321 OJR is a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 5 June 1989.

Is F321 OJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F321 OJR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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