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RDX 878W

1981 Yamaha XS850

Black Petrol 826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,976 mi
Last recorded43,976 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2009
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS85043,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDX 878W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS850
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine826cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2009 43,976 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 43,794 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 43,510 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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RDX 878W is a 1981 Yamaha XS850 in Black with a 826cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XS850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 43,510 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 RDX 878W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha XS850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RDX 878W?

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What year was RDX 878W registered?

RDX 878W is a 1981 Yamaha XS850, first registered on 18 February 1981.

Is RDX 878W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDX 878W shows 3 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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