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ALR 985S

1978 Yamaha XS

Black Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,988 mi
Last recorded51,988 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1978 Yamaha XS25,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALR 985S
MakeYamaha
ModelXS
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 51,988 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 50,279 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 48,194 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 48,194 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 46,973 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 45,584 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 44,224 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XS?

Based on 1,297 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
330
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
219
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 9
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
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ALR 985S is a 1978 Yamaha XS in Black with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 25,774 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 XS fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ALR 985S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XS typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this Yamaha XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ALR 985S?

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What year was ALR 985S registered?

ALR 985S is a 1978 Yamaha XS, first registered on 5 July 1978.

Is ALR 985S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALR 985S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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