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C140 MCH

1985 Yamaha FJ1100

White Petrol 1097cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,584 mi
Last recorded43,584 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2008
Typical for 1985 Yamaha FJ110039,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC140 MCH
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1100
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,097cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2008 43,584 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 6 Sep 2008 43,584 miles

Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 43,294 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 42,754 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 42,729 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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C140 MCH is a 1985 Yamaha FJ1100 in White with a 1,097cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 C140 MCH, 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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C140 MCH is a 1985 Yamaha FJ1100, first registered on 11 September 1985.

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