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PGH 245V

1980 Yamaha XS400

Black Petrol 391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

295 mi
Last recorded295 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS40019,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGH 245V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine391cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 295 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 149 miles

Chain guard missing

no frount mad guard

Pass 4 Jun 2009 34,595 miles

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

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 33,287 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 33,283 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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PGH 245V is a 1980 Yamaha XS400 in Black with a 391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PGH 245V, 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 PGH 245V registered?

PGH 245V is a 1980 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 1 April 1980.

Is PGH 245V safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGH 245V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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