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HSS 113V

1980 Yamaha XS400

Blue Petrol 391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

26,346 mi
Last recorded26,346 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS40019,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSS 113V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine391cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 26,346 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 26,337 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 26,059 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 26,059 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 26,048 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Yamaha XS400?

Based on 1,455 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
259
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 13
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Drive chain excessively loose 9
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 9
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 8
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HSS 113V is a 1980 Yamaha XS400 in Blue with a 391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 19,450 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 XS400 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HSS 113V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XS400 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 46 years old, this Yamaha XS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HSS 113V registered?

HSS 113V is a 1980 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 14 April 1980.

Is HSS 113V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSS 113V shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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