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FPA 482V

1979 Yamaha XS1100

Yellow Petrol 1101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,027 mi
Last recorded84,027 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XS110032,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPA 482V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS1100
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,101cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 84,027 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 83,222 miles

clutch lever damaged / modified

Fail 25 Aug 2015 83,222 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lights (1.1.3b)

clutch lever damaged / modified

Pass 25 Jul 2014 82,238 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 82,238 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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FPA 482V is a 1979 Yamaha XS1100 in Yellow with a 1,101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha XS1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 32,822 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 FPA 482V, 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 47 years old, this Yamaha XS1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FPA 482V registered?

FPA 482V is a 1979 Yamaha XS1100, first registered on 22 October 1979.

Is FPA 482V safe to buy?

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