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YGJ 13W

1981 Yamaha XS850

Black Petrol 826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,014 mi
Last recorded49,014 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS85043,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGJ 13W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS850
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine826cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2014 49,014 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 48,487 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 46,949 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 46,923 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 46,751 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 46,159 miles

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

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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YGJ 13W is a 1981 Yamaha XS850 in Black with a 826cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YGJ 13W, 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 YGJ 13W registered?

YGJ 13W is a 1981 Yamaha XS850, first registered on 27 March 1981.

Is YGJ 13W safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGJ 13W shows 6 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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