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TPX 888T

1978 Yamaha XS400

Black Petrol 392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,711 mi
Last recorded3,711 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1978 Yamaha XS40018,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPX 888T
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 3,711 miles

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

no indicators fitted

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2011 3,711 miles

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

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

no indicators fitted

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2010 2,065 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 2,005 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Horn control not readily accesible. (1.7.2a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

both front (6psi) and rear (10psi) tyre pressures were low and have been re-inflated

Pass 23 May 2008 558 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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TPX 888T is a 1978 Yamaha XS400 in Black with a 392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha XS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 18,088 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 TPX 888T, 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 48 years old, this Yamaha XS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TPX 888T registered?

TPX 888T is a 1978 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 22 August 1978.

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