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EOD 535T

1979 Yamaha XS400

Multi-colour Petrol 392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1979 Yamaha XS40016,161 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOD 535T
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1979
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

no indicators fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2025

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

no indicators fitted

Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Jul 2022

no indicators fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2019

no flashers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2010 1,111 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 9,874 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2009 9,780 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 6,303 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 5,721 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 3,757 miles

battery needs charging

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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EOD 535T is a 1979 Yamaha XS400 in Multi-colour with a 392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha XS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 16,161 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 EOD 535T, 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 47 years old, this Yamaha XS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EOD 535T registered?

EOD 535T is a 1979 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 16 July 1979.

Is EOD 535T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOD 535T shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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