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OYD 499V

1980 Yamaha XS400

Red Petrol 391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,281 mi
Last recorded26,281 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS40019,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYD 499V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 26,281 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 26,262 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Fork dust seal perished

Offside Front Fork dust seal perished

Fail 19 Dec 2019 26,262 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Fork dust seal perished

Offside Front Fork dust seal perished

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2016 22,944 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 20,507 miles

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

fork dust seals slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2014 18,169 miles

fork dust seals s;ightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2013 15,224 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

fork dust seal deteorated

Fail 25 Jul 2013 15,224 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

fork dust seal deteorated

Pass 18 Jul 2012 11,835 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 9,781 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 7,758 miles

slight perishing rear tyre side walls

Pass 20 Jul 2009 7,511 miles

Front & rear tyre slightly deteriorated on side wall.

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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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OYD 499V is a 1980 Yamaha XS400 in Red with a 391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 19,450 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 OYD 499V, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha XS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OYD 499V registered?

OYD 499V is a 1980 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 15 April 1980.

Is OYD 499V safe to buy?

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