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JWR 903Y

1983 Yamaha XS400

Black Petrol 391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,068 mi
Last recorded1,068 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XS40023,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWR 903Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 1,068 miles

Engine mount bolt missing

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 1,068 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine mount bolt missing

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 635 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 565 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 120 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 79 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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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JWR 903Y is a 1983 Yamaha XS400 in Black with a 391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha XS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 23,545 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JWR 903Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha XS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JWR 903Y registered?

JWR 903Y is a 1983 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 14 March 1983.

Is JWR 903Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWR 903Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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