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B824 CEP

1985 Yamaha XS400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,875 mi
Last recorded23,875 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB824 CEP
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 23,875 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 23,874 miles

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 23,864 miles

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2015 23,845 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 23,839 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 18 May 2013 23,832 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

rear brake pedal slow in releasing

Pass 19 Apr 2012 23,183 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 21,266 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 17,501 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 16,052 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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B824 CEP is a 1985 Yamaha XS400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B824 CEP, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha XS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B824 CEP registered?

B824 CEP is a 1985 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 22 April 1985.

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