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YBD 541W

1981 Yamaha XS850

Black Petrol 826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,808 mi
Last recorded23,808 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS85043,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBD 541W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS850
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine826cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 May 2021 23,808 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 23,132 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 22,635 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 22,324 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 21,790 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 20,559 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 13,106 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 12,971 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 12,804 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 12,584 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 12,444 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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YBD 541W is a 1981 Yamaha XS850 in Black with a 826cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XS850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 43,510 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 YBD 541W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha XS850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YBD 541W registered?

YBD 541W is a 1981 Yamaha XS850, first registered on 24 June 1981.

Is YBD 541W safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBD 541W shows 11 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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