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GDL 500V

1980 Yamaha XS850

Brown Petrol 826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

43,307 mi
Last recorded43,307 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS85035,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDL 500V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS850
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine826cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 43,307 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 41,307 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 40,255 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 38,949 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 38,584 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 38,241 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 37,963 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 37,262 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 36,346 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 35,398 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 34,836 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 34,604 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 33,835 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 33,508 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 32,775 miles

Advise move control lever clamps

Advise service brakes

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 32,775 miles

Advise move control lever clamps

Advise service brakes

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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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GDL 500V is a 1980 Yamaha XS850 in Brown with a 826cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GDL 500V, 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 GDL 500V registered?

GDL 500V is a 1980 Yamaha XS850, first registered on 10 July 1980.

Is GDL 500V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDL 500V shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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