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UNK 937W

1981 Yamaha XS

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

21,297 mi
Last recorded21,297 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS21,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNK 937W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 21,297 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 21,111 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 19,825 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 19,825 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 19,825 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2017 19,816 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 19,243 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 17,035 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 15,103 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 13,078 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 11,787 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 10,788 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 9,919 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 9,262 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 7,796 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XS?

Based on 1,297 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
330
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
219
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 9
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
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UNK 937W is a 1981 Yamaha XS in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 21,523 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XS fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UNK 937W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XS typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 45 years old, this Yamaha XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UNK 937W registered?

UNK 937W is a 1981 Yamaha XS, first registered on 31 March 1981.

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The MOT history for UNK 937W shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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