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B230 MAY

1984 Yamaha XS400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,042 mi
Last recorded49,042 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1984 Yamaha XS40038,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB230 MAY
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 49,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Side stand loose

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 49,018 miles

Front wheel bearings slightly rumbling

Side stand loose

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 49,007 miles

Front Front wheel bearings slightly rumbling

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Side stand loose

Pass 11 Nov 2022 48,933 miles

Central Rear 1 rear position lamp not working

Pass 11 Nov 2021 48,872 miles

side stand spring loose

Pass 6 Nov 2020 48,814 miles

Rear one position lamp inop

Pass 14 Nov 2019 48,769 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 48,769 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 48,769 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect forks (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested headlamp insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre flat

Rear cracked but still readable

Pass 25 Sep 2018 48,741 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 48,741 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect both forks (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front grease on front hub is very close to being on brake disc

Pass 18 Sep 2017 48,665 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.3mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2016 48,558 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.48mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2016 48,555 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil fork (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil fork (2.3.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.48mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2015 48,291 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

chain slightly worn

nearside rear side light not working offside o.k.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 47,255 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 46,634 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

horn low and harsh noise

Fail 14 Sep 2012 45,813 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,813 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 44,473 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 44,473 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 42,177 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 38,128 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 37,859 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 37,358 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 37,270 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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B230 MAY is a 1984 Yamaha XS400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B230 MAY, 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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B230 MAY is a 1984 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 10 September 1984.

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