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B555 ARN

1985 Yamaha FJ1100

White Petrol 1097cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,190 mi
Last recorded61,190 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1985 Yamaha FJ110039,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB555 ARN
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1100
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,097cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 61,190 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 61,183 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 61,177 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 61,175 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 61,170 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 61,144 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 61,071 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 60,703 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 60,531 miles

Spring link fitted to drive chain

Pass 12 Mar 2008 60,031 miles

Oil leak

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Mar 2007 5,879 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 57,984 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 57,984 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

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

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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B555 ARN is a 1985 Yamaha FJ1100 in White with a 1,097cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 B555 ARN, 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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B555 ARN is a 1985 Yamaha FJ1100, first registered on 12 April 1985.

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