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HBB 22W

1981 Yamaha XS1100

Black Petrol 1101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,756 mi
Last recorded14,756 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS110038,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBB 22W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS1100
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,101cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 14,756 miles
Pass 25 May 2020 14,677 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 14,530 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 14,530 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 14,328 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 14,135 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 13,809 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 13,530 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 13,312 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 12,922 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 12,747 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 12,747 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 12,290 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 12,290 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 11,989 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 11,989 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 11,236 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 10,507 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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HBB 22W is a 1981 Yamaha XS1100 in Black with a 1,101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HBB 22W, 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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What year was HBB 22W registered?

HBB 22W is a 1981 Yamaha XS1100, first registered on 1 July 1981.

Is HBB 22W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBB 22W shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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