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JHN 650W

1980 Yamaha XS850

Black Petrol 826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,056 mi
Last recorded50,056 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS85035,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHN 650W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS850
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine826cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2015 50,056 miles

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

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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JHN 650W is a 1980 Yamaha XS850 in Black with a 826cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XS850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 35,122 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JHN 650W, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha XS850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JHN 650W registered?

JHN 650W is a 1980 Yamaha XS850, first registered on 6 October 1980.

Is JHN 650W safe to buy?

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