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KCG 587S

1978 Yamaha XS1100

Yellow Petrol 1101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

625 mi
Last recorded625 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1978 Yamaha XS110030,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCG 587S
MakeYamaha
ModelXS1100
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,101cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 625 miles

slight play rear wheel bearings

walls show deteriation

Fail 6 Mar 2012

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

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

slight play rear wheel bearings

walls show deteriation

Fail 22 Sep 2011 613 miles

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 21 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 1,012 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 1 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007

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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KCG 587S is a 1978 Yamaha XS1100 in Yellow with a 1,101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha XS1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 30,718 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 KCG 587S, 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 48 years old, this Yamaha XS1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KCG 587S registered?

KCG 587S is a 1978 Yamaha XS1100, first registered on 24 July 1978.

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