1987 Yamaha FJ1200 1.2L Petrol · E789 NMG
1987 Yamaha FJ1200 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1987. Recorded mileage 38,608 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2021. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- YAMAHA FJ1200
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,608 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E789 NMG Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/08/2021
- 38,608 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E789 NMG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Yamaha Fj1200 (E789 NMG) between May 2008 and August 2021.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))”; “Front Headlamp aim too low to low on dip beam. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Electrical Fault. (4.2.3 (b))”.
E789 NMG Mileage History
- 29/05/200831,769 mi
- 24/04/201032,959 mi+1,190 mi
- 13/07/201234,278 mi+1,319 mi
- 24/07/201232,984 mi-1,294 mi
- 14/08/201333,417 mi+433 mi
- 29/07/201433,823 mi+406 mi
- 12/08/201535,689 mi+1,866 mi
- 15/09/201636,921 mi+1,232 mi
- 16/09/201636,921 mi
- 25/09/201737,407 mi+486 mi
- 05/09/201838,093 mi+686 mi
- 11/08/202038,449 mi+356 mi
- 28/08/202038,461 mi+12 mi
- 17/08/202138,608 mi+147 mi
Average of roughly 517 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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