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PNG 108W

1980 Yamaha XS400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

4,321 mi
Last recorded4,321 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS40019,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNG 108W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 4,321 miles

Side stand welding insecure.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 4,014 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 3,787 miles
Pass 13 May 2012 3,091 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 2,231 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 2,231 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 1,653 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 1,653 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 1,151 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 1,151 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 680 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 678 miles

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

exhaust noisy almost to excess

Pass 1 Mar 2007 8 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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PNG 108W is a 1980 Yamaha XS400 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PNG 108W, 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 PNG 108W registered?

PNG 108W is a 1980 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 8 September 1980.

Is PNG 108W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNG 108W shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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