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GSA 474V

1980 Yamaha XS400

Blue Petrol 392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,838 mi
Last recorded21,838 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS40019,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSA 474V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2012 21,838 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 21,838 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 21,770 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front tyre perished slightly

left hand exhaust silencer loose

Pass 1 May 2009 21,639 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 21,284 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 20,841 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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GSA 474V is a 1980 Yamaha XS400 in Blue with a 392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GSA 474V, 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 GSA 474V registered?

GSA 474V is a 1980 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 19 February 1980.

Is GSA 474V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSA 474V 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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