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UKX 552W

1981 Yamaha XS1100

Black Petrol 1101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,879 mi
Last recorded45,879 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS110038,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKX 552W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS1100
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,101cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 45,879 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 45,701 miles

Front Brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 45,679 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 45,679 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 45,644 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 45,517 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 45,467 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 44,897 miles

rear tyre clamps missing

Fail 12 Apr 2014 44,897 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

rear tyre clamps missing

Pass 19 Feb 2013 44,545 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2013 44,543 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 44,462 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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UKX 552W is a 1981 Yamaha XS1100 in Black with a 1,101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UKX 552W, 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 UKX 552W registered?

UKX 552W is a 1981 Yamaha XS1100, first registered on 31 March 1981.

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