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C875 XVM

1985 Yamaha FJ1100

White Petrol 1097cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,867 mi
Last recorded38,867 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 1985 Yamaha FJ110039,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC875 XVM
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1100
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,097cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 38,867 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 38,510 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 38,386 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 38,179 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 38,174 miles

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2014 38,084 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 38,053 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 37,903 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 37,593 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 37,593 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 36,205 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 35,301 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 32,912 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 30,163 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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C875 XVM is a 1985 Yamaha FJ1100 in White with a 1,097cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C875 XVM, 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 C875 XVM registered?

C875 XVM is a 1985 Yamaha FJ1100, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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The MOT history for C875 XVM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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