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WUN 240V

1979 Yamaha XS1100

Black Petrol 1101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,106 mi
Last recorded68,106 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XS110032,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUN 240V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS1100
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,101cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 68,106 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 68,106 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 68,022 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2010 68,018 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 67,972 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 67,972 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 May 2006 66,857 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 18 May 2006 66,857 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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WUN 240V is a 1979 Yamaha XS1100 in Black with a 1,101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WUN 240V, 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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WUN 240V is a 1979 Yamaha XS1100, first registered on 1 October 1979.

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