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BCG 555V

1980 Yamaha XS1100

Black Petrol 1101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,013 mi
Last recorded46,013 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS110032,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCG 555V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS1100
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,101cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 4 May 2019 46,013 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 44,673 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 44,026 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 42,599 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 41,340 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 36,725 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 33,830 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 31,447 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 28,020 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 24,448 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 23,399 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 18,891 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 14,600 miles

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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BCG 555V is a 1980 Yamaha XS1100 in Black with a 1,101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XS1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 32,656 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BCG 555V, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha XS1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BCG 555V is a 1980 Yamaha XS1100, first registered on 28 May 1980.

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