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BVW 762T

1978 Yamaha XS1100

White Petrol 1101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,190 mi
Last recorded83,190 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1978 Yamaha XS110030,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVW 762T
MakeYamaha
ModelXS1100
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,101cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 83,190 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 82,929 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 82,929 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 82,489 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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BVW 762T is a 1978 Yamaha XS1100 in White with a 1,101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BVW 762T, 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 BVW 762T registered?

BVW 762T is a 1978 Yamaha XS1100, first registered on 7 August 1978.

Is BVW 762T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVW 762T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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