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GAX 380W

1980 Yamaha XS1100

Black Petrol 1101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,280 mi
Last recorded72,280 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS110032,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAX 380W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS1100
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,101cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 72,280 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 72,265 miles

Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 72,244 miles

Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 72,236 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 72,014 miles

Central Front Upper Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Central Rear Upper Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 72,014 miles

Central Front Upper Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Central Rear Upper Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 71,580 miles

Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 71,357 miles

Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 70,941 miles

Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 70,385 miles

Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 70,385 miles

Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 69,751 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 69,751 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2010 67,989 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 66,819 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 66,339 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front tyre starting to crack in places

Pass 27 Aug 2008 66,339 miles

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

front tyre starting to crack in places

Fail 10 Aug 2007 65,584 miles

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

Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Lower Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 65,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Lower Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

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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GAX 380W is a 1980 Yamaha XS1100 in Black with a 1,101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GAX 380W, 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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GAX 380W is a 1980 Yamaha XS1100, first registered on 1 September 1980.

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