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KUT 739V

1980 Yamaha XS400

White Petrol 391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

5 mi
Last recorded5 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS40019,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUT 739V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 5 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 5 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside front fork oil seal slightly leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 8 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016
Pass 16 Feb 2012 18 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 37,986 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 36,732 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 35,837 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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KUT 739V is a 1980 Yamaha XS400 in White with a 391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 19,450 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KUT 739V, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha XS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KUT 739V registered?

KUT 739V is a 1980 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 16 July 1980.

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The MOT history for KUT 739V shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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