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NLX 921V

1980 Yamaha XS850

Brown Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,692 mi
Last recorded59,692 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS85035,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLX 921V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS850
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 59,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2016 59,675 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 5 May 2016 59,675 miles

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

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

Front Upper Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. FORK TUBES EXCESSIVE PITTING, NEW SEALS WOULD FAIL IMMEDIATLY. (2.3.1)

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

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

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded REAR PEDAL HELD DOWN BY FOOTREST DUE TO PEDAL FITTED INCORRECTLY (3.2.A1h)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 59,024 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 58,951 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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NLX 921V is a 1980 Yamaha XS850 in Brown with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NLX 921V, 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 NLX 921V registered?

NLX 921V is a 1980 Yamaha XS850, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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