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WSP 951T

1978 Yamaha XS1100

Black Petrol 1101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,267 mi
Last recorded1,267 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Yamaha XS110030,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSP 951T
MakeYamaha
ModelXS1100
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,101cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 1,267 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 8 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 39,811 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 39,782 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 38,824 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 38,729 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 38,720 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.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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WSP 951T is a 1978 Yamaha XS1100 in Black with a 1,101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha XS1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 30,718 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 WSP 951T, 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 48 years old, this Yamaha XS1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WSP 951T registered?

WSP 951T is a 1978 Yamaha XS1100, first registered on 16 October 1978.

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The MOT history for WSP 951T shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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