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JHX 895W

1981 Yamaha XS400

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,202 mi
Last recorded9,202 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS40021,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHX 895W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2016 9,202 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 9,076 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 8,377 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 7,961 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 7,693 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 7,557 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 7,528 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 7,074 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 5,960 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 4,700 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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JHX 895W is a 1981 Yamaha XS400 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 JHX 895W, 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 JHX 895W registered?

JHX 895W is a 1981 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 31 March 1981.

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The MOT history for JHX 895W shows 10 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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