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BKP 866Y

1979 Yamaha XS1100

Black Petrol 1101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,812 mi
Last recorded38,812 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XS110032,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKP 866Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXS1100
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,101cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 38,812 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 38,812 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 38,389 miles

Front tyre cracked on sidewalls

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 38,389 miles

Front tyre cracked on sidewalls

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 36,936 miles

front tyre cracked on sidewalls

Pass 16 Oct 2013 35,741 miles

front tyre cracked on sidewalls

Fail 16 Oct 2013 35,741 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

front tyre cracked on sidewalls

Pass 29 Sep 2012 34,355 miles

front brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Jul 2011 34,342 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 54,125 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 54,125 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 53,115 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 50,115 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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BKP 866Y is a 1979 Yamaha XS1100 in Black with a 1,101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha XS1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 32,822 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 BKP 866Y, 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 47 years old, this Yamaha XS1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BKP 866Y registered?

BKP 866Y is a 1979 Yamaha XS1100, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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