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A579 WMW

1983 Yamaha XS1100

Black Petrol 1101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

41,631 mi
Last recorded41,631 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XS110043,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA579 WMW
MakeYamaha
ModelXS1100
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,101cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 41,631 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 6 Jul 2018 41,630 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 41,572 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 40,485 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 38,756 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 38,326 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 38,255 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 38,254 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2011 37,935 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 37,827 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 36,868 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 36,868 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 36,699 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 34,709 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 34,709 miles

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XS1100?

Based on 3,201 MOT tests across 603 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
404
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
603
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 62
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 33
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 27
reflector on motorcycle missing 18
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
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A579 WMW is a 1983 Yamaha XS1100 in Black with a 1,101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha XS1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 43,376 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha XS1100 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A579 WMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XS1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 43 years old, this Yamaha XS1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A579 WMW registered?

A579 WMW is a 1983 Yamaha XS1100, first registered on 28 October 1983.

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