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ULA 398W

1981 Yamaha XS1100

Black Petrol 1101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,376 mi
Last recorded51,376 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS110038,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULA 398W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS1100
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,101cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 51,376 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front brake pads uneven wear

Fuel cap seal perished

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 51,376 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front brake pads uneven wear

Fuel cap seal perished

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 51,030 miles

Number plate has slightly reduced border

Fail 10 Apr 2019 51,026 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Apr 2006 50,822 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 50,822 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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ULA 398W is a 1981 Yamaha XS1100 in Black with a 1,101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ULA 398W, 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 ULA 398W registered?

ULA 398W is a 1981 Yamaha XS1100, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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