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KUJ 211W

1980 Yamaha XS850

Black Petrol 826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,544 mi
Last recorded38,544 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS85035,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUJ 211W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS850
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine826cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2019 38,544 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 38,426 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 38,192 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 38,181 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front tyre slightly perished in tread

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 12 May 2010 38,142 miles

front tyre has light cracking within tread pattern

Pass 19 Jun 2008 37,614 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 36,674 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 35,610 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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KUJ 211W is a 1980 Yamaha XS850 in Black with a 826cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 KUJ 211W, 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 KUJ 211W registered?

KUJ 211W is a 1980 Yamaha XS850, first registered on 22 October 1980.

Is KUJ 211W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUJ 211W shows 8 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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