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OPB 148W

1981 Yamaha XS1100

Black Petrol 1101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

2,000 mi
Last recorded2,000 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2010
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS110038,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPB 148W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS1100
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,101cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2010 2,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 1,000 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 1,000 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2008
Fail 12 Jul 2008

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 5,559 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 1,001 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 1,001 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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OPB 148W is a 1981 Yamaha XS1100 in Black with a 1,101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OPB 148W, 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 OPB 148W registered?

OPB 148W is a 1981 Yamaha XS1100, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is OPB 148W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPB 148W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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