CarVerify

Free Car Check

C523 CPO

1987 Yamaha FJ1100

Blue Petrol 1097cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,104 mi
Last recorded60,104 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Yamaha FJ110043,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC523 CPO
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1100
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,097cc
View full Yamaha FJ1100 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 60,104 miles

Offside Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 May 2024 58,210 miles

Offside Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 57,472 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 57,472 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2021 56,141 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 55,362 miles

Central Front Nail in tyre ()

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 54,020 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 54,020 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 48,080 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 47,588 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 46,530 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 45,808 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 41,880 miles

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

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
Full Yamaha FJ1100 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C523 CPO is a 1987 Yamaha FJ1100 in Blue with a 1,097cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha FJ1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 43,137 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 C523 CPO, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha FJ1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C523 CPO?

You can check the full history of C523 CPO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C523 CPO registered?

C523 CPO is a 1987 Yamaha FJ1100, first registered on 1 November 1987.

Is C523 CPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C523 CPO 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.

Does C523 CPO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C523 CPO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.