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OWY 4W

1980 Yamaha XS850

Red Petrol 826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,892 mi
Last recorded41,892 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2007
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS85035,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWY 4W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS850
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine826cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2007 41,892 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 41,892 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OWY 4W registered?

OWY 4W is a 1980 Yamaha XS850, first registered on 8 August 1980.

Is OWY 4W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWY 4W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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