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KTA 916V

1980 Yamaha XS850

Black Petrol 826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,057 mi
Last recorded20,057 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS85035,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTA 916V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS850
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine826cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 20,057 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 19,994 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre fouling another component touching the swingarm (4.1.4)

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2015 19,555 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 17,526 miles

Front brake hose incorectly routed.

Fail 31 Jul 2014 17,323 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front brake hose incorectly routed.

Numberplate ilumination not working.

Spedometer ilumination not working.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 17,030 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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KTA 916V is a 1980 Yamaha XS850 in Black with a 826cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KTA 916V, 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 KTA 916V registered?

KTA 916V is a 1980 Yamaha XS850, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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