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KGO 411Y

1982 Yamaha XS400

Grey Petrol 391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98 mi
Last recorded98 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XS40021,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGO 411Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine391cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 98 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 2 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 1 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No discernable pattern to light to even determine type of headlamp (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Mudguard insecure Insecure in that it has come off No mudguard fitted at time of test ()

Rear Chain guard missing ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 19,670 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 19,668 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested loose (1.6)

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Inner crashbar loose

rear brake squeaky

Pass 24 May 2016 19,614 miles

Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Front low beam is not very bright

Rear rear mudguard rusting and cracking around mounting points

Rear rear number plate light not working

Fail 19 May 2016 19,612 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear rear mudguard rusting and cracking around mounting points

Rear rear number plate light not working

Pass 17 Apr 2015 19,780 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 19,180 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

1 of 2 tail bulb s not working

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 18,485 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 18,246 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 18,096 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 18,096 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2011 17,855 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 17,630 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 17,616 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 17,413 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 17,413 miles

Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,222 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 16,954 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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KGO 411Y is a 1982 Yamaha XS400 in Grey with a 391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha XS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 21,912 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 KGO 411Y, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha XS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KGO 411Y is a 1982 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 27 August 1982.

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