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FTT 345V

1979 Yamaha XS1100

Silver Petrol 1101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,523 mi
Last recorded31,523 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XS110032,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTT 345V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS1100
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,101cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 31,523 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 31,523 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 31,443 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded O/S frame rail,under engine. (6.1.1a)

Rear fender corroded.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 31,438 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Riders seat missing (6.2.1a)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated unions corroded (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear fender corroded

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

o/s brake bulb inop

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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FTT 345V is a 1979 Yamaha XS1100 in Silver with a 1,101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FTT 345V, 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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FTT 345V is a 1979 Yamaha XS1100, first registered on 17 October 1979.

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