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HCU 740W

1981 Yamaha XS1100

Black Petrol 1101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

22,455 mi
Last recorded22,455 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS110038,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCU 740W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS1100
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,101cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 22,455 miles

front tyre slight cracking

Fail 5 Apr 2014 22,455 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

front tyre slight cracking

Pass 16 Aug 2012 22,451 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 22,451 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 62,174 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 62,174 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 61,243 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 61,243 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 60,998 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 60,920 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 60,611 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 60,262 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

number plate can be read from 15 metres but is undersize.

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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HCU 740W is a 1981 Yamaha XS1100 in Black with a 1,101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HCU 740W, 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 HCU 740W registered?

HCU 740W is a 1981 Yamaha XS1100, first registered on 1 July 1981.

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