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A957 VVW

1984 Yamaha FJ1100

Silver Petrol 1097cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,928 mi
Last recorded6,928 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2008
Typical for 1984 Yamaha FJ110043,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA957 VVW
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1100
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,097cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2008 6,928 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 5,056 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha FJ1100?

Based on 2,124 MOT tests across 327 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
551
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
327
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 39
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 28
reflector on motorcycle missing 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 24
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A957 VVW is a 1984 Yamaha FJ1100 in Silver with a 1,097cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Yamaha FJ1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 43,708 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 FJ1100 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A957 VVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FJ1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 42 years old, this Yamaha FJ1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A957 VVW registered?

A957 VVW is a 1984 Yamaha FJ1100, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A957 VVW safe to buy?

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