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YLL 163X

1982 Yamaha XS400

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

729 mi
Last recorded729 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XS40021,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLL 163X
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 729 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 673 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 478 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 19 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 9,477 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 9,478 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2010 5,873 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front inner pad wearing unevenly.

tyre pressures low front and rear.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 2,107 miles

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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YLL 163X is a 1982 Yamaha XS400 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha XS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 21,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLL 163X, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha XS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YLL 163X registered?

YLL 163X is a 1982 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 23 June 1982.

Is YLL 163X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLL 163X shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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