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BNX 817T

1978 Yamaha XS1100

Black Petrol 1101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,699 mi
Last recorded2,699 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 1978 Yamaha XS110030,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNX 817T
MakeYamaha
ModelXS1100
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,101cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 2,699 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 2,417 miles

Rear REAR TYRE PERISHED

Fail 5 Mar 2019 2,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak OIL ON FRONT DISC BRAKE (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak OIL ON FRONT DISC BRAKE (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear REAR TYRE PERISHED

Pass 18 May 2017 2,103 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2017 2,093 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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BNX 817T is a 1978 Yamaha XS1100 in Black with a 1,101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha XS1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 30,718 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 BNX 817T, 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 48 years old, this Yamaha XS1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNX 817T registered?

BNX 817T is a 1978 Yamaha XS1100, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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