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DWR 601W

1997 Yamaha XS850

Red Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,418 mi
Last recorded35,418 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWR 601W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS850
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 35,418 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 19,465 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 19,465 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 18,667 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2013 18,667 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2012 17,206 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2012 17,194 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2011 14,351 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 14,351 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 14,244 miles

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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DWR 601W is a 1997 Yamaha XS850 in Red with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DWR 601W, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XS850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DWR 601W registered?

DWR 601W is a 1997 Yamaha XS850, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is DWR 601W safe to buy?

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