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POY 809W

1980 Yamaha XS400

Black Petrol 391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,114 mi
Last recorded27,114 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2007
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS40019,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOY 809W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine391cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 22 Mar 2007 27,114 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 25,824 miles

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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POY 809W is a 1980 Yamaha XS400 in Black with a 391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 POY 809W, 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 POY 809W registered?

POY 809W is a 1980 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 26 November 1980.

Is POY 809W safe to buy?

The MOT history for POY 809W shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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