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A131 VUC

1984 Yamaha XS850

Black Petrol 826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,100 mi
Last recorded58,100 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2008
Typical for 1984 Yamaha XS85033,448 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA131 VUC
MakeYamaha
ModelXS850
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine826cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2008 58,100 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 58,100 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.2d)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 57,766 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XS850?

Based on 927 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
314
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 21
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
Direction indicators not working 6
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A131 VUC is a 1984 Yamaha XS850 in Black with a 826cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Yamaha XS850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 33,448 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 XS850 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A131 VUC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XS850 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 42 years old, this Yamaha XS850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A131 VUC registered?

A131 VUC is a 1984 Yamaha XS850, first registered on 20 June 1984.

Is A131 VUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A131 VUC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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