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JCA 31T

1978 Yamaha XS1100

Blue Petrol 1101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

2,018 mi
Last recorded2,018 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1978 Yamaha XS110030,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCA 31T
MakeYamaha
ModelXS1100
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,101cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 2,018 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 1,644 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 90 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 90 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 1,220 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 1,220 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 237 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 237 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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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JCA 31T is a 1978 Yamaha XS1100 in Blue with a 1,101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JCA 31T, 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 JCA 31T registered?

JCA 31T is a 1978 Yamaha XS1100, first registered on 4 December 1978.

Is JCA 31T safe to buy?

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