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A731 KNC

1983 Yamaha XS400

Black Petrol 391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,286 mi
Last recorded25,286 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XS40023,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA731 KNC
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine391cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 25,286 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 25,264 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

f/brake slightly spongy

Pass 22 Jun 2006 24,344 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 24,328 miles

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.4)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Yamaha XS400?

Based on 1,455 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
259
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 13
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Drive chain excessively loose 9
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 9
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 8
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A731 KNC is a 1983 Yamaha XS400 in Black with a 391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha XS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 23,545 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 XS400 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A731 KNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XS400 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 43 years old, this Yamaha XS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A731 KNC registered?

A731 KNC is a 1983 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 11 October 1983.

Is A731 KNC safe to buy?

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