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B497 MGV

1984 Yamaha FJ1100

Black Petrol 1097cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,125 mi
Last recorded57,125 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1984 Yamaha FJ110043,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB497 MGV
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1100
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,097cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 57,125 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 56,333 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 56,207 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 56,207 miles

Fork yoke insecure Top yoke bolt loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 55,046 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 54,801 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 52,805 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear brake linkage pedal spindle worn

slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2017 50,705 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 49,581 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 49,252 miles

front brakes rubbing slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2014 48,306 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 47,873 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 46,251 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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B497 MGV is a 1984 Yamaha FJ1100 in Black with a 1,097cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B497 MGV, 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 B497 MGV registered?

B497 MGV is a 1984 Yamaha FJ1100, first registered on 1 October 1984.

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