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NYH 271Y

1982 Yamaha XS400

Black Petrol 391cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

22,291 mi
Last recorded22,291 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XS40021,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYH 271Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine391cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 22,291 miles

Exhaust noisy

Pass 16 Jul 2024 22,239 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 22,186 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 22,065 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 22,007 miles

Exhausts noisy

Pass 18 Jul 2020 21,990 miles

Exhausts noisey

Fail 18 Jul 2020 21,990 miles

Exhausts noisey

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 21,939 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front fork legs pitted

Pass 16 Jul 2018 21,886 miles

Nearside Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Petrol cap seal starting to perish

Pass 17 Jul 2017 21,827 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. upper fork stauntions (2.3.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 21,788 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork stauntions (2.3.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 21,707 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 21,630 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 21,525 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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NYH 271Y is a 1982 Yamaha XS400 in Black with a 391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha XS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 21,912 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 NYH 271Y, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha XS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NYH 271Y registered?

NYH 271Y is a 1982 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is NYH 271Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYH 271Y shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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