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YUN 678W

1980 Yamaha XS850

Green Petrol 826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,234 mi
Last recorded30,234 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS85035,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUN 678W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS850
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine826cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 30,234 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 41,556 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 38,899 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 38,899 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 38,851 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 38,851 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 38,841 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 37,667 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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YUN 678W is a 1980 Yamaha XS850 in Green with a 826cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XS850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 35,122 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 XS850 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YUN 678W, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha XS850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YUN 678W registered?

YUN 678W is a 1980 Yamaha XS850, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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The MOT history for YUN 678W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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