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GMO 99W

1980 Yamaha XS400

Red Petrol 391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,151 mi
Last recorded10,151 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS40019,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMO 99W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 10,151 miles

exhaust slightly rattles

handlebar mounts worn

seat slightly loose

Pass 30 Apr 2018 8,683 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

front brake master cylinder stained

front master cylinder

front wheel slightly binding

seat temporarily secured

Fail 10 Jul 2009 7,122 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 7,122 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 6,010 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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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GMO 99W is a 1980 Yamaha XS400 in Red with a 391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 19,450 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 GMO 99W, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha XS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GMO 99W registered?

GMO 99W is a 1980 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 11 September 1980.

Is GMO 99W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GMO 99W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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