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V955 SVY

1980 Yamaha XS1100

Black Petrol 1101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,958 mi
Last recorded80,958 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS110032,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV955 SVY
MakeYamaha
ModelXS1100
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,101cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 80,958 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 80,958 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2016 80,956 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 80,713 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 80,713 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2012 73,731 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Jan 2011 68,088 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 57,854 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 57,854 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 52,807 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 45,261 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 43,509 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 30,454 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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V955 SVY is a 1980 Yamaha XS1100 in Black with a 1,101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XS1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 32,656 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 V955 SVY, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha XS1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V955 SVY registered?

V955 SVY is a 1980 Yamaha XS1100, first registered on 31 December 1980.

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