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AAC 638S

1978 Yamaha XS1100

Red Petrol 1101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,123 mi
Last recorded37,123 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1978 Yamaha XS110030,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAC 638S
MakeYamaha
ModelXS1100
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,101cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 37,123 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 36,850 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 36,847 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 36,847 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 34,953 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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AAC 638S is a 1978 Yamaha XS1100 in Red with a 1,101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AAC 638S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AAC 638S?

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What year was AAC 638S registered?

AAC 638S is a 1978 Yamaha XS1100, first registered on 12 June 1978.

Is AAC 638S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAC 638S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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