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B987 SRU

1985 Yamaha FJ1100

White Petrol 1097cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,070 mi
Last recorded45,070 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Yamaha FJ110039,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB987 SRU
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1100
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,097cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 45,070 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 42,938 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively rear suspension link has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 41,278 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 38,975 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 38,975 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 36,699 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 36,699 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 35,460 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 35,307 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 35,017 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 34,822 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 34,697 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 34,588 miles

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

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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B987 SRU 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 B987 SRU, 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 B987 SRU registered?

B987 SRU is a 1985 Yamaha FJ1100, first registered on 18 June 1985.

Is B987 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B987 SRU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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