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LFR 218W

1995 Yamaha XS850

Red Petrol 826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,462 mi
Last recorded32,462 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFR 218W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS850
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine826cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 32,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 32,451 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 32,446 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 32,277 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

exhaust down pipes slightly loose

number plate cracked but can read ok

Pass 20 Mar 2014 31,893 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 31,577 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 31,569 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

nail in rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2009 31,235 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 17 Mar 2009 31,231 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Nearside Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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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LFR 218W is a 1995 Yamaha XS850 in Red with a 826cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LFR 218W, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha XS850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LFR 218W registered?

LFR 218W is a 1995 Yamaha XS850, first registered on 10 July 1995.

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