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AFA 505Y

1983 Yamaha XS400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

31,103 mi
Last recorded31,103 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XS40023,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFA 505Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 31,103 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 31,100 miles

Front Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))

Fuel system component leaking fuel leaking from carburetors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2020 31,100 miles

tyres old dated 03

Pass 10 Jun 2016 91,059 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 91,007 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 89,994 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 85,851 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 82,100 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 77,925 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 71,220 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 71,220 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 65,209 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 58,218 miles

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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AFA 505Y is a 1983 Yamaha XS400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AFA 505Y, 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 AFA 505Y registered?

AFA 505Y is a 1983 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 1 February 1983.

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The MOT history for AFA 505Y shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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