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Q399WNL

1989 Yamaha XS850

Gold Petrol 826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

2,934 mi
Last recorded2,934 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ399WNL
MakeYamaha
ModelXS850
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine826cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 2,934 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 2,905 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 2,352 miles

Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 2,352 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2014 2,351 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 1,986 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 1,649 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 759 miles

tyres starting to perish/crack

Pass 1 Apr 2008 720 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (9.2.5d)

front tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 9 Dec 2006 658 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 658 miles

Front Brake stationary pin locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (9.2.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension assembly component loose (9.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension assembly component loose (9.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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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Q399WNL is a 1989 Yamaha XS850 in Gold with a 826cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Q399WNL, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha XS850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Q399WNL is a 1989 Yamaha XS850, first registered on 10 May 1989.

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