MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,892 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XS850?
Based on 927 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.
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OWY 4W is a 1980 Yamaha XS850 in Red with a 826cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 OWY 4W, 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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OWY 4W is a 1980 Yamaha XS850, first registered on 8 August 1980.
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