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B171 CPU

1985 Yamaha FJ1100

White Petrol 1097cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,197 mi
Last recorded74,197 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1985 Yamaha FJ110039,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB171 CPU
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1100
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,097cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2011 74,197 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 74,074 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 71,442 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 71,423 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 69,718 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 69,714 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

pass button inop

Pass 11 Jul 2007 69,094 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 67,498 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 67,497 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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B171 CPU is a 1985 Yamaha FJ1100 in White with a 1,097cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha FJ1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 39,048 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 B171 CPU, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha FJ1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B171 CPU is a 1985 Yamaha FJ1100, first registered on 30 April 1985.

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