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OMY 355W

1981 Yamaha XS850

Black Petrol 826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

25,320 mi
Last recorded25,320 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2007
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS85043,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMY 355W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS850
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine826cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2007 25,320 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 25,320 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2007 25,320 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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OMY 355W is a 1981 Yamaha XS850 in Black with a 826cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XS850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 43,510 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 OMY 355W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha XS850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OMY 355W registered?

OMY 355W is a 1981 Yamaha XS850, first registered on 23 July 1981.

Is OMY 355W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OMY 355W shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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