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1988 Yamaha FJ1200 1.2L Petrol · F836 HGW

F836 HGW

1988 Yamaha FJ1200 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 39,811 miles. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2022. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
YAMAHA FJ1200
Year / Origin
1988 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 25 Aug 2022
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
39,811 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 25 Aug 2022
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1988
Engine
1188cc
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F836 HGW Key Findings

  • 15 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2021
  • 39,811 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)

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F836 HGW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Nov 2026, 13:05
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Yamaha Fj1200 (F836 HGW) between September 2006 and August 2021.

The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 18 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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.

PASS
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ADVISORY

F836 HGW Mileage History

  1. 20/09/200636,158 mi
  2. 04/10/200836,647 mi+489 mi
  3. 04/10/200836,647 mi
  4. 18/09/200937,473 mi+826 mi
  5. 29/03/201138,043 mi+570 mi
  6. 25/05/201238,278 mi+235 mi
  7. 29/07/201338,301 mi+23 mi
  8. 15/07/201538,560 mi+259 mi
  9. 06/07/201638,920 mi+360 mi
  10. 06/07/201638,920 mi
  11. 18/07/201739,183 mi+263 mi
  12. 21/08/201839,466 mi+283 mi
  13. 20/08/201939,587 mi+121 mi
  14. 26/08/202039,770 mi+183 mi
  15. 18/08/202139,811 mi+41 mi

Average of roughly 245 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
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