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JKP 983V

1980 Yamaha XS850

Red Petrol 826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,955 mi
Last recorded52,955 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS85035,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKP 983V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS850
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine826cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 52,955 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 52,905 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 52,835 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 52,704 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 52,617 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 52,597 miles

exhaust collector repaired.

Pass 11 Sep 2010 50,834 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 50,182 miles

Brake test shows rear brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Aug 2008 49,678 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 49,678 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 48,564 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 47,347 miles

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

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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JKP 983V is a 1980 Yamaha XS850 in Red with a 826cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JKP 983V, 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 JKP 983V registered?

JKP 983V is a 1980 Yamaha XS850, first registered on 18 April 1980.

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