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B435 JPJ

1984 Yamaha XS850

Black Petrol 826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,168 mi
Last recorded20,168 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1984 Yamaha XS85033,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB435 JPJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXS850
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine826cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 20,168 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front tyre slightly stepped on threads

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

slight oil leak from oil filter housing

Pass 9 Jun 2016 19,977 miles

Exhaust noisy not excessive (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 19,722 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 19,722 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 19,692 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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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B435 JPJ is a 1984 Yamaha XS850 in Black with a 826cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B435 JPJ, 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 B435 JPJ registered?

B435 JPJ is a 1984 Yamaha XS850, first registered on 13 September 1984.

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