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VPU 479W

1981 Yamaha XS400

Blue Petrol 392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

31,638 mi
Last recorded31,638 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS40021,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPU 479W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 31,638 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 31,017 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 31,017 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 35,600 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 35,352 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 34,982 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 34,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 34,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 38,456 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 37,964 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 37,665 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 37,321 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 37,125 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 36,826 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 36,824 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 36,554 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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VPU 479W is a 1981 Yamaha XS400 in Blue with a 392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VPU 479W, 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 VPU 479W registered?

VPU 479W is a 1981 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is VPU 479W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPU 479W shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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