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DRN 945W

1980 Yamaha XS1100

Multi-colour Petrol 1101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,462 mi
Last recorded2,462 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS110032,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRN 945W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS1100
Year1980
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,101cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 2,462 miles

CUSTOM . NO REAR SUSPENSION FITTED

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 2,462 miles

CUSTOM . NO REAR SUSPENSION FITTED

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 1,858 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 982 miles

No indicators fitted.

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 491 miles

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 491 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009
Pass 27 May 2008

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

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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DRN 945W is a 1980 Yamaha XS1100 in Multi-colour with a 1,101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 DRN 945W, 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 DRN 945W registered?

DRN 945W is a 1980 Yamaha XS1100, first registered on 8 August 1980.

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