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AJO 79Y

1982 Yamaha XS400

Black Petrol 391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,578 mi
Last recorded16,578 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XS40021,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJO 79Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 16,578 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 15,320 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 13,164 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 9,119 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 9,119 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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AJO 79Y is a 1982 Yamaha XS400 in Black with a 391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha XS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 21,912 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 AJO 79Y, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha XS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJO 79Y registered?

AJO 79Y is a 1982 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 10 August 1982.

Is AJO 79Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJO 79Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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