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WNT 36Y

1983 Yamaha XS850

Black Petrol 826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,566 mi
Last recorded42,566 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XS85059,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNT 36Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXS850
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine826cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 May 2021 42,566 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 42,562 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 42,554 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 42,545 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 42,536 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 42,528 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 42,505 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 42,369 miles

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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WNT 36Y is a 1983 Yamaha XS850 in Black with a 826cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha XS850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 59,178 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WNT 36Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha XS850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WNT 36Y registered?

WNT 36Y is a 1983 Yamaha XS850, first registered on 29 April 1983.

Is WNT 36Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNT 36Y shows 8 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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