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GCL 542Y

1983 Yamaha XS850

Black Petrol 826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,591 mi
Last recorded63,591 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XS85059,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCL 542Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXS850
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine826cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 63,591 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 63,469 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 63,408 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 63,201 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 63,127 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 63,071 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 62,773 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 62,156 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 62,104 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 61,894 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 66,881 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 66,881 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 66,853 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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 542Y is a 1983 Yamaha XS850 in Black with a 826cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GCL 542Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GCL 542Y registered?

GCL 542Y is a 1983 Yamaha XS850, first registered on 10 May 1983.

Is GCL 542Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCL 542Y shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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