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C232 PMX

1985 Yamaha FJ1100

White Petrol 1097cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

38,733 mi
Last recorded38,733 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Yamaha FJ110039,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC232 PMX
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1100
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,097cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 38,733 miles

Rear brakes slightly binding

Rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Oct 2023 38,685 miles

Advise rear tyre starting to crack / perish on sidewall

Pass 28 Sep 2022 38,613 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 38,422 miles

Advise rear cracking /perished

Pass 28 Sep 2020 38,016 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 37,633 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 37,381 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 150/80/16 also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 37,226 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 37,226 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on blown bulb, replaced. (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 37,047 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 36,715 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 36,398 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 36,093 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 36,093 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 35,822 miles

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 35,427 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 34,942 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 34,188 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 34,188 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 33,353 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 32,617 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 31,486 miles

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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C232 PMX is a 1985 Yamaha FJ1100 in White with a 1,097cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 C232 PMX, 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 C232 PMX registered?

C232 PMX is a 1985 Yamaha FJ1100, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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