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KLM 978V

1979 Yamaha XS

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,153 mi
Last recorded42,153 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XS22,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLM 978V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2013 42,153 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 42,153 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 41,176 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 May 2011 40,014 miles

small chip in headlight

Pass 20 Feb 2010 36,971 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Feb 2009 34,833 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 34,810 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 34,807 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha XS?

Based on 1,297 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
330
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
219
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 9
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
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KLM 978V is a 1979 Yamaha XS in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 22,782 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XS fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KLM 978V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XS typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Yamaha XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KLM 978V registered?

KLM 978V is a 1979 Yamaha XS, first registered on 11 December 1979.

Is KLM 978V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLM 978V shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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