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FVA 940W

1980 Yamaha XS1100

Purple Petrol 1101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,937 mi
Last recorded11,937 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS110032,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVA 940W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS1100
Year1980
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,101cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2010 11,937 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 14,021 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 11,341 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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FVA 940W is a 1980 Yamaha XS1100 in Purple with a 1,101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FVA 940W, 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 FVA 940W registered?

FVA 940W is a 1980 Yamaha XS1100, first registered on 12 September 1980.

Is FVA 940W safe to buy?

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