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WDS 351V

1980 Yamaha XS850

Black Petrol 826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,710 mi
Last recorded30,710 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS85035,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDS 351V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS850
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine826cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 30,710 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 30,579 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 30,385 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 30,209 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 30,208 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

n/s rack bracket broken

top yoke nut loose

Pass 6 Apr 2009 29,945 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 29,939 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

front and rear wheerl bearings cannot be checked due to binding brakes

Pass 14 Mar 2008 29,681 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 29,344 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Mar 2006 28,037 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 28,037 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Yamaha XS850?

Based on 927 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
314
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 21
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
Direction indicators not working 6
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WDS 351V is a 1980 Yamaha XS850 in Black with a 826cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XS850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 35,122 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 XS850 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WDS 351V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XS850 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 46 years old, this Yamaha XS850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WDS 351V registered?

WDS 351V is a 1980 Yamaha XS850, first registered on 31 December 1980.

Is WDS 351V safe to buy?

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