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TFX 777X

1981 Yamaha XS400

White Petrol 391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS40021,284 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFX 777X
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018
Pass 15 Jul 2016

Chain guard missing ()

No brake light fitted for front brake

No pillion footrests fitted

No speedo fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2016

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Chain guard missing ()

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

No brake light fitted for front brake

No pillion footrests fitted

No speedo fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2015

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2014

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

some led lights on rear not working but less than 50%

Pass 25 Jun 2014

some led lights on rear not working but less than 50%

Pass 25 May 2013
Pass 13 Oct 2011
Pass 29 Sep 2010
Fail 16 Sep 2010

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 33,158 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 33,158 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 32,894 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 32,894 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

one tail/stop light out

Fail 10 May 2007 31,855 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Side stand spring weak allowing stand to bounce against stop

Upper Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 10 May 2007 31,855 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Side stand spring weak allowing stand to bounce against stop

Fail 9 May 2007 31,839 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

rear mudgard ioose

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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TFX 777X is a 1981 Yamaha XS400 in White with a 391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 21,284 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 TFX 777X, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha XS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TFX 777X registered?

TFX 777X is a 1981 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 30 November 1981.

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