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JKY 75W

1980 Yamaha XS850

Black Petrol 826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,960 mi
Last recorded37,960 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS85035,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKY 75W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS850
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine826cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2019 37,960 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 37,769 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 37,618 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 37,171 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 36,416 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 36,009 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 35,364 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 34,982 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 34,365 miles

Right hand lower frame or powder coating starting to separate next to centre stand bracket

Pass 22 Jul 2008 33,830 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 33,742 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 33,229 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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JKY 75W is a 1980 Yamaha XS850 in Black with a 826cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests 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 JKY 75W, 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 JKY 75W registered?

JKY 75W is a 1980 Yamaha XS850, first registered on 20 November 1980.

Is JKY 75W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKY 75W shows 12 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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