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HCG 928W

1995 Yamaha XS400

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,141 mi
Last recorded1,141 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCG 928W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 1,141 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no indicaters fitted

number plate fitted as reasnably practical

oversized tyres fitted front and rear

Fail 11 May 2015 1,141 miles

Horn control not readily accesible. (1.7.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle does not reflect squarely to the rear (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no indicaters fitted

number plate fitted as reasnably practical

oversized tyres fitted front and rear

clutch pivot bolt missing

Pass 17 Jul 2012 1,141 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 1,141 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Rear Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 1,025 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 8 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 18,559 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 18,558 miles

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

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 18,547 miles

rear mudgaurd slight corosion

Fail 15 Oct 2007 18,545 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

rear mudgaurd slight corosion

vaccumme pipe missing off petrol tap

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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HCG 928W is a 1995 Yamaha XS400 in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HCG 928W, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha XS400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HCG 928W is a 1995 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 8 June 1995.

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