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OWV 64W

1984 Yamaha XS400

Silver Petrol 391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

1,300 mi
Last recorded1,300 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Yamaha XS40038,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWV 64W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine391cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 1,300 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2023 50,173 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 49,460 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 635 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 125 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 60 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 4 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 4 miles

Front Front wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.3a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 27,485 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 26,196 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 23,795 miles

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,436 miles

rubber mountes on handlebars have quite a lot of flex

Pass 23 Aug 2007 15,692 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 15,409 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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OWV 64W is a 1984 Yamaha XS400 in Silver with a 391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1984 Yamaha XS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 38,424 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 OWV 64W, 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 42 years old, this Yamaha XS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OWV 64W registered?

OWV 64W is a 1984 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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