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BPO 508W

1998 Yamaha XS1100

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

23,990 mi
Last recorded23,990 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XS110036,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPO 508W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS1100
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 23,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 23,624 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 23,607 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 23,607 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 23,441 miles

FRONT TYRE SIDE WALLS SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit CLOSE TO MIN LIMIT & SIDE WALLS SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2015 23,390 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 23,390 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Cleaned out brake light switch (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 23,367 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 23,114 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 21,785 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 36,984 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 36,789 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 36,788 miles

Rear Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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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BPO 508W is a 1998 Yamaha XS1100 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XS1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 36,789 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 BPO 508W, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XS1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BPO 508W registered?

BPO 508W is a 1998 Yamaha XS1100, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is BPO 508W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPO 508W shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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