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C955 BKN

1985 Yamaha FJ1100

White Petrol 1097cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,116 mi
Last recorded75,116 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1985 Yamaha FJ110039,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC955 BKN
MakeYamaha
ModelFJ1100
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,097cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 75,116 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 72,339 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 72,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2014 64,018 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 63,702 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 63,371 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 63,282 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 62,674 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 62,251 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 61,529 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 59,963 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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C955 BKN is a 1985 Yamaha FJ1100 in White with a 1,097cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C955 BKN, 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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C955 BKN is a 1985 Yamaha FJ1100, first registered on 19 August 1985.

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