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BEO 424V

1980 Yamaha XS850

Black Petrol 826cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

30,382 mi
Last recorded30,382 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS85035,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEO 424V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS850
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine826cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 30,382 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 30,355 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 30,177 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 29,975 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 29,729 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 29,419 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 29,294 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 29,264 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 29,216 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 28,411 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 28,411 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 27,752 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 27,509 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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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BEO 424V is a 1980 Yamaha XS850 in Black with a 826cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XS850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 35,122 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 BEO 424V, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha XS850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BEO 424V registered?

BEO 424V is a 1980 Yamaha XS850, first registered on 14 May 1980.

Is BEO 424V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEO 424V shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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