Yamaha FJ1100
Real ownership data from 333 UK FJ1100 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common FJ1100 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 9.7% |
| Brakes | fail | 9.2% |
| Suspension | major | 5.6% |
| Other | fail | 4.3% |
| Tyres | fail | 3.5% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 2.8% |
| Electrical | fail | 1.9% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 1.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
FJ1100 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 6 | 42,363 mi | — | 76.92% |
| 1998 | 6 | 20,213 mi | 182 | 62.5% |
| 1997 | 15 | 33,051 mi | 526 | 68.75% |
| 1991 | 5 | 24,079 mi | — | 80.95% |
| 1988 | 5 | 38,720 mi | 1,008 | 84.62% |
| 1987 | 8 | 47,679 mi | 1,793 | 79.1% |
| 1986 | 30 | 42,595 mi | 678 | 84.04% |
| 1985 | 125 | 41,978 mi | 570 | 79.08% |
| 1984 | 96 | 42,972 mi | 758 | 83.24% |
FJ1100 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha FJ1100?
Across 333 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (9.7% of all recorded faults), brakes (9.2% of all recorded faults), suspension (5.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha FJ1100?
The median Yamaha FJ1100 in the UK has covered 41,392 miles, and typically rides about 613 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 26,291 and 57,213 miles.
Is the Yamaha FJ1100 reliable?
79.8% of Yamaha FJ1100 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.06 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 333 Yamaha FJ1100 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.