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WBV 760Y

1982 Yamaha XS400

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

240 mi
Last recorded240 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XS40021,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBV 760Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 240 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2020 4 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Fail 9 May 2020 2 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 4 Aug 2017 20,279 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 20,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 20,156 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 19,947 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear number plate cracked

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 19,947 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear number plate cracked

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 19,843 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

no rear view mirrors fitted.....recommended

Pass 9 Jul 2007 19,743 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 19,660 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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WBV 760Y is a 1982 Yamaha XS400 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 WBV 760Y, 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 WBV 760Y registered?

WBV 760Y is a 1982 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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