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B959 HEW

2001 Yamaha FJ1100

Red Petrol 1097cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,299 mi
Last recorded55,299 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB959 HEW
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1100
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,097cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 55,299 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 55,286 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 54,551 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2005 86,659 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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B959 HEW is a 2001 Yamaha FJ1100 in Red with a 1,097cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B959 HEW, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha FJ1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B959 HEW is a 2001 Yamaha FJ1100, first registered on 6 February 2001.

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