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BOO 660T

1978 Yamaha XS400

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,032 mi
Last recorded17,032 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1978 Yamaha XS40018,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOO 660T
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 17,032 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 17,032 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 16,915 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 16,911 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2011 16,387 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 16,348 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 15,956 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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BOO 660T is a 1978 Yamaha XS400 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha XS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 18,088 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 BOO 660T, 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 48 years old, this Yamaha XS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BOO 660T registered?

BOO 660T is a 1978 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 3 August 1978.

Is BOO 660T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOO 660T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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