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EGJ 333X

1982 Yamaha XS850

Black Petrol 826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,520 mi
Last recorded12,520 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGJ 333X
MakeYamaha
ModelXS850
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine826cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 12,520 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 12,441 miles

slight movement in handle bar mounting bushes.(nut was loose when bike came in).

Fail 20 Apr 2021 12,441 miles

slight movement in handle bar mounting bushes.(nut was loose when bike came in).

Front Wheel more than one fixing missing split pin missing from spindle nut. (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 12,044 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 12,044 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2015 11,525 miles

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

front tyre starting to to crack.

Pass 12 May 2014 11,338 miles

front tyre cracking in tred

Pass 25 Mar 2011 5,924 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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EGJ 333X is a 1982 Yamaha XS850 in Black with a 826cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EGJ 333X, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha XS850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EGJ 333X registered?

EGJ 333X is a 1982 Yamaha XS850, first registered on 1 April 1982.

Is EGJ 333X safe to buy?

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