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UYJ 811Y

1982 Yamaha XS400

Red Petrol 391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,754 mi
Last recorded42,754 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XS40021,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYJ 811Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine391cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2019 42,754 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 42,504 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 41,266 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 40,942 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 40,598 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 40,592 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 40,192 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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UYJ 811Y is a 1982 Yamaha XS400 in Red with a 391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha XS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 21,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 UYJ 811Y, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha XS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UYJ 811Y registered?

UYJ 811Y is a 1982 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 19 August 1982.

Is UYJ 811Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYJ 811Y shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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