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A820 HRY

1984 Yamaha XS850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,030 mi
Last recorded5,030 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1984 Yamaha XS85033,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA820 HRY
MakeYamaha
ModelXS850
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 5,030 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2013 4,735 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 4,607 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 4,277 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 4,268 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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A820 HRY is a 1984 Yamaha XS850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Yamaha XS850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 33,448 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 A820 HRY, 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 42 years old, this Yamaha XS850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A820 HRY registered?

A820 HRY is a 1984 Yamaha XS850, first registered on 27 April 1984.

Is A820 HRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A820 HRY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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