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BTR 647W

1980 Yamaha XS400

Maroon Petrol 391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,744 mi
Last recorded27,744 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2008
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS40019,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTR 647W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1980
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine391cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2008 27,744 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 27,735 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 May 2007 27,095 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 27,095 miles

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

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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BTR 647W is a 1980 Yamaha XS400 in Maroon with a 391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 19,450 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 BTR 647W, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha XS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BTR 647W registered?

BTR 647W is a 1980 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 15 August 1980.

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