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WYB 31W

1981 Yamaha XS1100

White Petrol 1101cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,140 mi
Last recorded7,140 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS110038,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYB 31W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS1100
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,101cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 7,140 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 70,337 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 6,883 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 6,726 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 6,599 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 6,463 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 6,283 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 4,652 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 4,631 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 3,974 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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WYB 31W is a 1981 Yamaha XS1100 in White with a 1,101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XS1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 38,833 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WYB 31W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha XS1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WYB 31W registered?

WYB 31W is a 1981 Yamaha XS1100, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is WYB 31W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYB 31W shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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