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YEH 720X

1982 Yamaha XS400

Black Petrol 391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,525 mi
Last recorded1,525 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XS40021,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEH 720X
MakeYamaha
ModelXS400
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine391cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 1,525 miles

NO FRONT STOPLIGHT FITTED NO INDICATORS FITTED

Fail 5 May 2009 1,525 miles

NO FRONT STOPLIGHT FITTED NO INDICATORS FITTED

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 16 May 2008 12 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 9 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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YEH 720X is a 1982 Yamaha XS400 in Black with a 391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha XS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 21,912 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 XS400 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YEH 720X, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha XS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YEH 720X registered?

YEH 720X is a 1982 Yamaha XS400, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is YEH 720X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEH 720X shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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