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GKV 512T

1990 Yamaha XS1100

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,650 mi
Last recorded50,650 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKV 512T
MakeYamaha
ModelXS1100
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 50,650 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 50,338 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 50,251 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

carb inlet rubber split

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2013 49,833 miles

front tyre perishing and worn low

Fail 17 Aug 2013 49,833 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

front tyre perishing and worn low

Pass 15 Aug 2012 49,612 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 49,297 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 48,757 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 48,556 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 48,556 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 48,011 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 47,090 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 47,047 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 46,593 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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GKV 512T is a 1990 Yamaha XS1100 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GKV 512T, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha XS1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GKV 512T registered?

GKV 512T is a 1990 Yamaha XS1100, first registered on 2 November 1990.

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The MOT history for GKV 512T shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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