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GHB 523V

1993 Yamaha XS850

Black Petrol 826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,503 mi
Last recorded19,503 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHB 523V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS850
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine826cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 19,503 miles

front fork seals slight misting of oil

Pass 11 Sep 2012 19,476 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 19,393 miles

front brake calipers are slightly binding

Pass 26 Jun 2010 19,361 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 19,358 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 18,817 miles

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

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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GHB 523V is a 1993 Yamaha XS850 in Black with a 826cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GHB 523V, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha XS850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GHB 523V registered?

GHB 523V is a 1993 Yamaha XS850, first registered on 1 November 1993.

Is GHB 523V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHB 523V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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