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EBK 554W

1981 Yamaha XS400

Maroon Petrol 391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,067 mi
Last recorded13,067 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS40021,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBK 554W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1981
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 13,067 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 11,867 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front + rear tyres cracking slightly.

Pass 20 Jul 2018 11,420 miles

Nearside Rear DRIVE CHAIN A LITTLE LOOSE

Pass 26 Jul 2017 11,394 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 11,349 miles

ignition switch mount bolt missing

Fail 6 Feb 2015 11,349 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b) DANGEROUS

ignition switch mount bolt missing

Pass 31 Jul 2013 11,277 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 11,262 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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EBK 554W is a 1981 Yamaha XS400 in Maroon with a 391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 21,284 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EBK 554W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha XS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EBK 554W is a 1981 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 1 May 1981.

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