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Yamaha Fj1200 — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Yamaha Fj1200 model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
9
Years to Avoid
1986
Best Years
1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987
1994Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1993Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1992Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1991Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1990Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1989Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1988Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1987Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1986Avoid
0 complaints2 recalls

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Yamaha Fj1200 Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 1986 Yamaha Fj1200 is the most problematic year, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Yamaha Fj1200, consider the 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

9 model years analyzed