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LBU 855V

1996 Yamaha XS1100

Black Petrol 1101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,025 mi
Last recorded18,025 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XS110038,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBU 855V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS1100
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,101cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 18,025 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened stanchions pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 26,467 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted in wrong direction of rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre designed for front wheel use fitted to the rear wheel (5.2.3 (a))

Front Wheel more than one fixing missing axle split pin missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly loose silencer mount bolt (6.1.2 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Horn not working properly slightly weak (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened stanchions pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 25,606 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 39,835 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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LBU 855V is a 1996 Yamaha XS1100 in Black with a 1,101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XS1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 38,148 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 LBU 855V, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha XS1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LBU 855V registered?

LBU 855V is a 1996 Yamaha XS1100, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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