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MDB 809W

1980 Yamaha XS400

Blue Petrol 392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

3,746 mi
Last recorded3,746 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS40019,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDB 809W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 3,746 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 3,347 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 3,016 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 2,673 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 2,653 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 2,313 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 1,728 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 1,046 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 1,027 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 316 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 26,405 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 26,125 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 24,889 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 23,674 miles

rear swing arm very rusty

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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MDB 809W is a 1980 Yamaha XS400 in Blue with a 392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MDB 809W, 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 MDB 809W registered?

MDB 809W is a 1980 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 5 August 1980.

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The MOT history for MDB 809W shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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