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HHU 226V

1997 Yamaha XS850

Black Petrol 826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

23,106 mi
Last recorded23,106 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHU 226V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS850
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine826cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 23,106 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

slight perishing rear tyre walls

Fail 16 Aug 2011 23,103 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

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)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

rear tyre walls perished no cords exposed

Fail 12 Mar 2009 73,079 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

rear number plate small and letter spacing small

Fail 4 Mar 2008 22,343 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 22,343 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XS850?

Based on 927 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
314
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 21
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
Direction indicators not working 6
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HHU 226V is a 1997 Yamaha XS850 in Black with a 826cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

The most common reason a Yamaha XS850 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HHU 226V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XS850 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha XS850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HHU 226V is a 1997 Yamaha XS850, first registered on 23 June 1997.

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