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FFR 336W

1980 Yamaha XS850

Green Petrol 826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,154 mi
Last recorded10,154 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS85035,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFR 336W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS850
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine826cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 10,154 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 8,443 miles

speedometer not working

underseat fuses in poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2013 4,394 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake Slightly sticking

Fail 25 Apr 2013 4,394 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2012 73 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 24,620 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 73,716 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 73,550 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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FFR 336W is a 1980 Yamaha XS850 in Green with a 826cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XS850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 35,122 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FFR 336W, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha XS850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FFR 336W registered?

FFR 336W is a 1980 Yamaha XS850, first registered on 28 October 1980.

Is FFR 336W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFR 336W shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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