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VHG 555V

1979 Yamaha XS1100

Black Petrol 1101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

8,872 mi
Last recorded8,872 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XS110032,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHG 555V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS1100
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,101cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 8,872 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 8,872 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Pillion seat insecure BOLT MISSING (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2018 13,002 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017
Pass 9 Jun 2016 3,758 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 3,354 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 3,354 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 3,359 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 3,359 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 3,369 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 3,369 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 3,369 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 3,370 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 3,370 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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VHG 555V is a 1979 Yamaha XS1100 in Black with a 1,101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VHG 555V, 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 VHG 555V registered?

VHG 555V is a 1979 Yamaha XS1100, first registered on 1 October 1979.

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The MOT history for VHG 555V shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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