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AAB 966W

1981 Yamaha XS850

Red Petrol 826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,911 mi
Last recorded48,911 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS85043,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAB 966W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS850
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine826cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2013 48,911 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

slight pitting on both fork stantions

Pass 14 Apr 2012 48,390 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 47,931 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 47,491 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 47,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Aug 2007 46,674 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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AAB 966W is a 1981 Yamaha XS850 in Red with a 826cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XS850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 43,510 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AAB 966W, 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 45 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 AAB 966W registered?

AAB 966W is a 1981 Yamaha XS850, first registered on 7 March 1981.

Is AAB 966W safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAB 966W shows 6 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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