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JKY 90W

1980 Yamaha XS850

Red Petrol 826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,333 mi
Last recorded59,333 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS85035,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKY 90W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS850
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine826cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2020 59,333 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 58,393 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 57,619 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 56,297 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 55,283 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 53,568 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 52,688 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 51,550 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 50,782 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 49,871 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 49,381 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 48,986 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 48,486 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 47,768 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 46,882 miles

Front 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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JKY 90W is a 1980 Yamaha XS850 in Red with a 826cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 90W, 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 90W registered?

JKY 90W is a 1980 Yamaha XS850, first registered on 3 December 1980.

Is JKY 90W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKY 90W shows 15 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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