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B661 FOG

1985 Yamaha FJ1100

Brown Petrol 1097cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,507 mi
Last recorded39,507 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Yamaha FJ110039,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB661 FOG
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1100
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,097cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 39,507 miles

Minor engine oil leak from sump area - not excessive

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 39,505 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Excessive play in rear suspension lower linkage pin/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Engine oil leak from sump area - not excessive

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 39,498 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 38,929 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 35,931 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 35,640 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 35,601 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 35,594 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 35,415 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 35,415 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 35,000 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 34,126 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 34,058 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 33,332 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 33,332 miles

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

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

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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B661 FOG is a 1985 Yamaha FJ1100 in Brown with a 1,097cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B661 FOG, 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 B661 FOG registered?

B661 FOG is a 1985 Yamaha FJ1100, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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