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GDE 134W

1981 Yamaha XS1100

Black Petrol 1101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,304 mi
Last recorded55,304 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS110038,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDE 134W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS1100
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,101cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 55,304 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit and have uneven wear (1.1.13 (a))

Front fork stantions have slight pitting and marking

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Rear Damper rods have corrosion and marking

Fail 18 Jun 2020 55,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front fork stantions have slight pitting and marking

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear damper rods have corrosion and marking

Rear tyre has slight side wall cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2018 54,680 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 54,326 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. slight marking on stanchion (2.3.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 54,062 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 53,536 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 52,895 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 52,350 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 51,935 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 May 2011 51,935 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 51,770 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 51,636 miles

front and rear tyres wearing uneven

very light binding of front brake

Pass 5 Sep 2008 51,622 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 51,079 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 49,915 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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GDE 134W is a 1981 Yamaha XS1100 in Black with a 1,101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XS1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 38,833 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 GDE 134W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha XS1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GDE 134W is a 1981 Yamaha XS1100, first registered on 21 July 1981.

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