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YGF 457W

1981 Yamaha XS400

Purple Petrol 391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,908 mi
Last recorded35,908 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2006
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS40021,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGF 457W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1981
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine391cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2006 35,908 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 35,835 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 33,813 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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YGF 457W is a 1981 Yamaha XS400 in Purple with a 391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YGF 457W, 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 YGF 457W registered?

YGF 457W is a 1981 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 24 March 1981.

Is YGF 457W safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGF 457W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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