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YMJ 864S

1978 Yamaha XS

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,450 mi
Last recorded30,450 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 1978 Yamaha XS25,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMJ 864S
MakeYamaha
ModelXS
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2014 30,450 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 30,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 1 May 2012 29,858 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 26,224 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 26,179 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2007 26,074 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2006 25,792 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2005 25,493 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XS?

Based on 1,297 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
330
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
219
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 9
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
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YMJ 864S is a 1978 Yamaha XS in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 25,774 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XS fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YMJ 864S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XS typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this Yamaha XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YMJ 864S registered?

YMJ 864S is a 1978 Yamaha XS, first registered on 13 April 1978.

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