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B255 AOP

1984 Yamaha XS850

Black Petrol 826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,749 mi
Last recorded41,749 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1984 Yamaha XS85033,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB255 AOP
MakeYamaha
ModelXS850
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine826cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Jul 2016 41,749 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 41,744 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 41,738 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 41,723 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 41,674 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2010 41,623 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2009 41,399 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 May 2008 41,204 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XS850?

Based on 927 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
314
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 21
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
Direction indicators not working 6
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B255 AOP is a 1984 Yamaha XS850 in Black with a 826cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1984 Yamaha XS850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 33,448 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XS850 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B255 AOP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XS850 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 42 years old, this Yamaha XS850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B255 AOP registered?

B255 AOP is a 1984 Yamaha XS850, first registered on 9 August 1984.

Is B255 AOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B255 AOP shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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