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EGK 571T

1978 Yamaha XS1100

Blue Petrol 1101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,689 mi
Last recorded54,689 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1978 Yamaha XS110030,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGK 571T
MakeYamaha
ModelXS1100
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,101cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 54,689 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Oil leak

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

front fork gators fitted

rear light lense faded

Fail 5 May 2015 54,684 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Oil leak

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

front fork gators fitted

rear light lense faded

Pass 26 Apr 2014 52,530 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

both handle bar grips worn

front fork gators fitted

rear light lense faded

slight bind on rear wheel

Pass 30 Apr 2013 49,503 miles

rear light lense faded

seat insurcure

unable to see leval on rear brake master res

Fail 18 Apr 2013 49,503 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

rear light lense faded

seat insurcure

unable to see leval on rear brake master res

Pass 26 Aug 2010 48,105 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,375 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 46,294 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 42,886 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 42,594 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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EGK 571T is a 1978 Yamaha XS1100 in Blue with a 1,101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EGK 571T, 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.

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What year was EGK 571T registered?

EGK 571T is a 1978 Yamaha XS1100, first registered on 1 January 1978.

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