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UBM 693W

1981 Yamaha XS400

Blue Petrol 391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,320 mi
Last recorded51,320 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS40021,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBM 693W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 51,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 14 Apr 2009 48,745 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 48,745 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 46,630 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 44,212 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 40,931 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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UBM 693W is a 1981 Yamaha XS400 in Blue with a 391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UBM 693W, 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 UBM 693W registered?

UBM 693W is a 1981 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is UBM 693W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBM 693W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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