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YKO 517S

1994 Yamaha XS850

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,405 mi
Last recorded34,405 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKO 517S
MakeYamaha
ModelXS850
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2012 34,405 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 33,733 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 33,410 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 32,805 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 31,565 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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YKO 517S is a 1994 Yamaha XS850 in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YKO 517S, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha XS850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YKO 517S registered?

YKO 517S is a 1994 Yamaha XS850, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is YKO 517S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKO 517S shows 5 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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