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A938 RBV

1984 Yamaha XS850

Black Petrol 826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,376 mi
Last recorded42,376 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2006
Typical for 1984 Yamaha XS85033,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA938 RBV
MakeYamaha
ModelXS850
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine826cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2006 42,376 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 42,376 miles

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

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 40,273 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 40,273 miles

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

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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A938 RBV is a 1984 Yamaha XS850 in Black with a 826cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A938 RBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A938 RBV registered?

A938 RBV is a 1984 Yamaha XS850, first registered on 19 June 1984.

Is A938 RBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A938 RBV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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