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B550 YRN

1985 Yamaha FJ1100

White Petrol 1097cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,468 mi
Last recorded75,468 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1985 Yamaha FJ110039,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB550 YRN
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1100
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,097cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2018 75,468 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust slightly loose Silencer clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 75,265 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 75,253 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 74,794 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 73,521 miles

left handgrip loose

left pillion footrest u/s

rear brake pedal bent

right seat lock not workimg

clutch inoperative

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Oil leak

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

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

front brake disc very worn

gearchange arm/spline u/s

Fail 20 Feb 2013 73,521 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Oil leak

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

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

front brake disc very worn

gearchange arm/spline u/s

left handgrip loose

left pillion footrest u/s

rear brake pedal bent

right seat lock not workimg

clutch inoperative

Pass 20 Sep 2011 34,735 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 73,976 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 73,976 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 72,033 miles

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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B550 YRN is a 1985 Yamaha FJ1100 in White with a 1,097cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B550 YRN, 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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B550 YRN is a 1985 Yamaha FJ1100, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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