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1980s Yamaha FJ1100 / FJ1200 Valuation Report

Date: November 2025

Historical Overview

Yamaha’s FJ series arrived with the FJ1100 (1984–1985) and evolved into the FJ1200 (1986–1990s), becoming one of the UK’s definitive big-bore sport-tourers. Strong engines, comfort and real-world pace keep them popular. UK values track condition and originality more than year, with FJ1200 examples generally achieving slightly higher prices than FJ1100.

UK Valuation Summary (by condition)

Condition	FJ1100 (GBP)	FJ1200 (GBP)	Evidence (UK — Sold vs Asking)
Project / Restoration Non-runner or off the road; recommission needed; cosmetics tired.	£400 – £900	£450 – £1,000	Sold (UK): 1985 FJ1100 project sold £400 (Apr 2025, Mathewsons). Sold (UK): 1987 FJ1200 no-reserve project sold £460 (H&H). Sold (UK): 1991 FJ1200 ABS combination (needs MOT/recommission) sold £632 (Manor Park). Asking (UK): Multiple project/rough listings typically £900–£1,200 (eBay/Car & Classic samples).
Roadworthy / Presentable Running and usable; MOT present or recently lapsed; honest wear.	£1,200 – £1,900 (est.)	£1,300 – £2,200	Sold (UK): 1991 FJ1200 “old school tourer” sold £826 (Manor Park). Sold (UK): 1996 FJ1200 ABS sold £2,100 (May 2024, Mathewsons). Asking (UK): Typical tidy FJ1100/FJ1200 classifieds £1,300–£2,300 (Car & Classic, late-2025). Note: FJ1100 mid-tier relies more on asking data; far fewer recent UK hammer results than FJ1200.
Restored / Excellent Very original, low-mile, or high-quality restoration; strong paperwork.	£2,000 – £3,000 (est.)	£2,300 – £3,000 (est.)	Asking (UK): Clean dealer/private FJ1200s commonly £2,000–£2,600; best up to ~£3,000. Asking (UK): Nicely presented/restored FJ1100s advertised £2,000–£3,500+ (condition dependent). Verified hammers above ~£2,300 remain scarce; top band shown as estimated from sustained asking trends.

Notes: UK buyers value originality (fairings, exhausts, paint), documented mileage, and history files. ABS-equipped later FJ1200s and very clean low-mile bikes can command a premium. Sidecar combinations trade lower than solo bikes on average.

Value Influencing Factors

Variant & Year: FJ1200s (esp. later 3CV/3XW) tend to outpace FJ1100s; early 36Y FJ1100s still appeal when original.
Originality: OEM panels, exhausts and factory paint lift results; non-standard mods usually soften bids.
Paperwork: V5C, old MOTs, invoices and low owner count help.
Condition: Stored/NR cars (projects) see wide outcomes; running, presentable examples perform best.
Seasonality: UK late-spring/summer auctions/classifieds typically achieve stronger numbers.

Conclusion

As at November 2025 in the UK, projects for FJ1100/FJ1200 commonly change hands at £400–£1,000 depending on completeness. Roadworthy/presentable bikes are typically £1,300–£2,200, with verified FJ1200 hammers up to ~£2,100. Truly excellent/restored examples are most often advertised in the £2,300–£3,000 corridor; confirmed UK hammers above ~£2,300 are currently limited, so the top band is shown as estimated.

Sources (plain text, UK-focused):
Mathewsons — 1996 Yamaha FJ1200 ABS sold £2,100 (May 2024).
Manor Park Classics — 1991 Yamaha FJ1200 sold £826; 1991 FJ1200 ABS combination sold £632.
H&H Classics — 1987 Yamaha FJ1200 project sold £460.
Mathewsons — 1985 Yamaha FJ1100 project sold £400 (Apr 2025).
WB & Sons — 1984 Yamaha FJ1100 sold £790 (Sept 2023).
Car & Classic UK — live/archived FJ1100 & FJ1200 asking prices late-2025 typically £1,300–£2,600 for tidy bikes; higher for very clean/restored.

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