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GVA 719W

1981 Yamaha XS400

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,598 mi
Last recorded7,598 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS40021,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVA 719W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2019 7,598 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 7,400 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 7,386 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 7,045 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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GVA 719W is a 1981 Yamaha XS400 in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 21,284 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 GVA 719W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha XS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GVA 719W registered?

GVA 719W is a 1981 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is GVA 719W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVA 719W shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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