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B111 WYD

1984 Yamaha XS400

Green Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,846 mi
Last recorded15,846 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Yamaha XS40038,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB111 WYD
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 15,846 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 15,210 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 15,210 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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B111 WYD is a 1984 Yamaha XS400 in Green with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Yamaha XS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 38,424 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 B111 WYD, 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 42 years old, this Yamaha XS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B111 WYD registered?

B111 WYD is a 1984 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 1 September 1984.

Is B111 WYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B111 WYD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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