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1983 Yamaha XS850

Red Petrol 826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,739 mi
Last recorded74,739 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XS85059,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA123 URL
MakeYamaha
ModelXS850
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine826cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 74,739 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 74,616 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 74,476 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 74,476 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 74,307 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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A123 URL is a 1983 Yamaha XS850 in Red with a 826cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha XS850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 59,178 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 A123 URL, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha XS850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A123 URL is a 1983 Yamaha XS850, first registered on 3 August 1983.

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