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EEM 300Y

1982 Yamaha XS400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,390 mi
Last recorded21,390 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XS40021,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEM 300Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 21,390 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 17,767 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 20 May 2014 15,605 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 May 2014 15,605 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2013 13,034 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 11,825 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 11,825 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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EEM 300Y is a 1982 Yamaha XS400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha XS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 21,912 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 EEM 300Y, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha XS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EEM 300Y registered?

EEM 300Y is a 1982 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 1 October 1982.

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The MOT history for EEM 300Y 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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