1980 Yamaha XS850 0.8L Petrol · LDB 156V
1980 Yamaha XS850 (0.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 1980. Recorded mileage 26,714 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jan 2021. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- YAMAHA XS850
- Year / Origin
- 1980 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jan 2021
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,714 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LDB 156V Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2019
- 26,714 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LDB 156V MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1980 Yamaha Xs850 (LDB 156V) between September 2006 and July 2019.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 July 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
LDB 156V Mileage History
- 30/09/200625,341 mi
- 24/09/201125,354 mi+13 mi
- 21/07/201425,621 mi+267 mi
- 05/06/201826,654 mi+1,033 mi
- 03/07/201926,714 mi+60 mi
- 03/07/201926,714 mi
Average of roughly 108 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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