MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,591 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
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.
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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.
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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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