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OPB 56W

1981 Yamaha XS850

Red Petrol 826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,514 mi
Last recorded47,514 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS85043,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPB 56W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS850
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine826cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 47,514 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2018 46,407 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 45,995 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Splits in the centre of the tread but cords not showing (4.1.3(i))

Pass 16 Jul 2016 45,697 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 45,364 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.5a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 45,364 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 10 Jul 2015 45,361 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

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

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

both rear silencers loose

Pass 7 Jun 2014 44,811 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 44,593 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 43,224 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 40,761 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 38,935 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 38,742 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

front tyre is ON the wear limit

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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OPB 56W is a 1981 Yamaha XS850 in Red with a 826cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OPB 56W, 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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OPB 56W is a 1981 Yamaha XS850, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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