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GCL 540Y

1983 Yamaha XS850

Black Petrol 826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,633 mi
Last recorded18,633 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XS85059,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCL 540Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXS850
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine826cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2012 18,633 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 18,608 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 18,502 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 18,282 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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GCL 540Y is a 1983 Yamaha XS850 in Black with a 826cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha XS850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 59,178 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 XS850 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GCL 540Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha XS850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GCL 540Y registered?

GCL 540Y is a 1983 Yamaha XS850, first registered on 6 May 1983.

Is GCL 540Y safe to buy?

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