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Q85RES

1979 Yamaha XS1100

Black Petrol 1101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,823 mi
Last recorded2,823 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2008
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XS110032,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ85RES
MakeYamaha
ModelXS1100
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,101cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 29 Mar 2008 2,823 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 1,576 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2005 11 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT SIDE MARKERS SMALL

THIS TEST DOES NOT CHECK QUALTY OR QUANTITY OF WELDS OR IF THE BODY IS OF A SOUND DESIGN

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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Q85RES is a 1979 Yamaha XS1100 in Black with a 1,101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 Q85RES, 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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What year was Q85RES registered?

Q85RES is a 1979 Yamaha XS1100, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is Q85RES safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q85RES shows 3 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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