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BFV 59V

1980 Yamaha XS1100

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

822 mi
Last recorded822 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS110032,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFV 59V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS1100
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 822 miles

wheel trims fitted n/s/r & o/s/r

Pass 24 Mar 2018

tie cable secure

Pass 26 Nov 2016
Fail 10 Jul 2013 250 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (9.2.8b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 14 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 242 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

no rear fog light required

no rear suspension fitted

parking brake lever near end of travel

rear registration plate light poor & emits red light

Pass 22 Jul 2008 6 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2006

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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BFV 59V is a 1980 Yamaha XS1100 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BFV 59V, 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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What year was BFV 59V registered?

BFV 59V is a 1980 Yamaha XS1100, first registered on 27 June 1980.

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The MOT history for BFV 59V shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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