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RGF 85V

1980 Yamaha XS850

Black Petrol 826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,578 mi
Last recorded51,578 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS85035,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGF 85V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS850
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine826cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 51,578 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 51,569 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2008 50,789 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 49,440 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 49,425 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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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RGF 85V is a 1980 Yamaha XS850 in Black with a 826cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RGF 85V, 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.

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What year was RGF 85V registered?

RGF 85V is a 1980 Yamaha XS850, first registered on 30 April 1980.

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