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VDN 639V

1980 Yamaha XS1100

Black Petrol 1101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,082 mi
Last recorded14,082 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS110032,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDN 639V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS1100
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,101cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 14,082 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 14,082 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 13,962 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 13,854 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 13,706 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 13,702 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 13,442 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 12,725 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 12,560 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 12,560 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 12,551 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 12,551 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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VDN 639V is a 1980 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 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 VDN 639V, 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 VDN 639V registered?

VDN 639V is a 1980 Yamaha XS1100, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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The MOT history for VDN 639V shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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