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NBF 978V

1993 Yamaha XS850

Red Petrol 826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,267 mi
Last recorded53,267 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBF 978V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS850
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine826cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 53,267 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 53,221 miles

Slight movement detected in handlebars, possible rubber mountings?.

Fail 16 Feb 2016 53,221 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Slight movement in handlebars , possible rubber mountings?

Pass 25 Sep 2014 53,138 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 52,312 miles

slight binding on rear brake

Pass 25 Sep 2012 51,379 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 51,307 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,764 miles

slight bind on rear brake

Pass 17 Sep 2010 48,234 miles

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

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

dipped beam dim

revs rise when turning steering to the right but not significantly

Pass 29 Jul 2006 48,203 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 48,203 miles

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

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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NBF 978V is a 1993 Yamaha XS850 in Red with a 826cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NBF 978V, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha XS850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NBF 978V registered?

NBF 978V is a 1993 Yamaha XS850, first registered on 6 August 1993.

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