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RSF 338V

1979 Yamaha XS1100

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,338 mi
Last recorded11,338 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XS110032,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSF 338V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS1100
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 11,338 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 11,332 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 11,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working does not operate with front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported from master cylinder to axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2014 11,046 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 10,922 miles

brake m/cyl rubber boot missing

Pass 8 Jul 2011 10,831 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 10,453 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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RSF 338V is a 1979 Yamaha XS1100 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RSF 338V, 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 RSF 338V registered?

RSF 338V is a 1979 Yamaha XS1100, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is RSF 338V safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSF 338V shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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