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YIG 1014

1986 Yamaha FJ1200

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

18,406 mi
Last recorded18,406 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Yamaha FJ120046,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIG 1014
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1200
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 18,406 miles

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Fail 9 May 2025 18,406 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 21 Apr 2022 18,281 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 18,012 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 17,842 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 17,496 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion os and ns (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly damaged (3.2.B3b)

chain guard not fitted

front fork tubes pitted and slightly damaged ,advise replacement

rear brake pedal shaft mounting worn slightly

Fail 30 Mar 2016 17,472 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock insecure link bolt insecure and locking devise not effective (2.4.B.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Brake locking device insecure rear brake linkage clevis pin split pin missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid front banjo (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion os and ns (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly damaged (3.2.B3b)

chain guard not fitted

front fork tubes pitted and slightly damaged ,advise replacement

rear brake pedal shaft mounting worn slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2015 16,086 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 74,860 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 74,548 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 74,108 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 74,018 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 72,402 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 72,402 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 70,073 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 70,073 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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YIG 1014 is a 1986 Yamaha FJ1200 in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1986 Yamaha FJ1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 46,125 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 YIG 1014, 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 40 years old, this Yamaha FJ1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YIG 1014 registered?

YIG 1014 is a 1986 Yamaha FJ1200, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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