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A82 SFL

1984 Yamaha XJ650

Yellow Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,524 mi
Last recorded52,524 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 1984 Yamaha XJ65038,783 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA82 SFL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 52,524 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 52,524 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2019 52,465 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 52,461 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front brake light not working (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 52,448 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 52,564 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 52,244 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 52,024 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 51,793 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 51,706 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 51,698 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

slight fluctation on rear brake

Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,168 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 22 May 2010 51,114 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 May 2009 50,812 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 50,180 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 48,852 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 48,735 miles

rear brake grabbing but performance satisfactory on road test

Fail 18 May 2006 48,734 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ650?

Based on 2,779 MOT tests across 495 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
393
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 32
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Direction indicator not working 16
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A82 SFL is a 1984 Yamaha XJ650 in Yellow with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1984 Yamaha XJ650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 38,783 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 XJ650 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A82 SFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ650 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 42 years old, this Yamaha XJ650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A82 SFL is a 1984 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 9 July 1984.

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