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VGT 150W

1980 Yamaha XS400

Maroon Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,807 mi
Last recorded26,807 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS40019,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGT 150W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1980
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 26,807 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 26,807 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 26,802 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 26,565 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 26,565 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 26,218 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2010 26,218 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,157 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 26,127 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 25,933 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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VGT 150W is a 1980 Yamaha XS400 in Maroon with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 19,450 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 VGT 150W, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha XS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VGT 150W registered?

VGT 150W is a 1980 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 21 October 1980.

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