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C217 CRU

1985 Yamaha FJ1100

Black Petrol 1097cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

31,530 mi
Last recorded31,530 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Yamaha FJ110039,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC217 CRU
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1100
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,097cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 31,530 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 29,936 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 29,921 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking at caliper (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2021 21,975 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 24,849 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 24,849 miles

Offside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 21,683 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 21,680 miles

Rear brake slight binding

Pass 27 May 2011 21,573 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 21,573 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 21,434 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Oil leak

Slight binding of rear brake

Pass 9 Apr 2009 21,434 miles

Oil leak

Slight binding of rear brake

Pass 10 Apr 2008 21,290 miles

Rear brake slight binding

Fail 7 Apr 2008 21,290 miles

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

Rear brake slight binding

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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C217 CRU is a 1985 Yamaha FJ1100 in Black with a 1,097cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 C217 CRU, 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 C217 CRU registered?

C217 CRU is a 1985 Yamaha FJ1100, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C217 CRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C217 CRU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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