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LGH 53T

1979 Yamaha XS1100

Black Petrol 1101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,230 mi
Last recorded22,230 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XS110032,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGH 53T
MakeYamaha
ModelXS1100
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,101cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 22,230 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 21,719 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 21,369 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 21,110 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 20,089 miles

Front brake slightly sticky

Fail 16 Apr 2011 20,081 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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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LGH 53T is a 1979 Yamaha XS1100 in Black with a 1,101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha XS1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 32,822 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 LGH 53T, 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 47 years old, this Yamaha XS1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LGH 53T registered?

LGH 53T is a 1979 Yamaha XS1100, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is LGH 53T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGH 53T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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