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GLB 439T

1979 Yamaha XS400

Blue Petrol 391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

23,072 mi
Last recorded23,072 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XS40016,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLB 439T
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine391cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 23,072 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 23,066 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 22,603 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 22,603 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 22,450 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 22,446 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Front tyre perished

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 22,268 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XS400?

Based on 1,455 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
259
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 13
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Drive chain excessively loose 9
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 9
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 8
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GLB 439T is a 1979 Yamaha XS400 in Blue with a 391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha XS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 16,161 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 XS400 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GLB 439T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XS400 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Yamaha XS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GLB 439T registered?

GLB 439T is a 1979 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 25 June 1979.

Is GLB 439T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLB 439T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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