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B491 DHE

1985 Yamaha FJ1100

Black Petrol 1097cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,584 mi
Last recorded42,584 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1985 Yamaha FJ110039,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB491 DHE
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1100
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,097cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 42,584 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 42,574 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 41,462 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 41,462 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 40,474 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 40,474 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

starterpermanaltyengaged

Pass 15 Mar 2007 38,493 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 37,239 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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B491 DHE is a 1985 Yamaha FJ1100 in Black with a 1,097cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B491 DHE, 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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What year was B491 DHE registered?

B491 DHE is a 1985 Yamaha FJ1100, first registered on 8 March 1985.

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The MOT history for B491 DHE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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