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A926 TTW

1984 Yamaha XJ650

Blue Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

70,598 mi
Last recorded70,598 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1984 Yamaha XJ65038,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA926 TTW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 70,598 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 70,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 70,342 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front brake lever spongy

Pass 11 Nov 2022 70,314 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Nov 2021 70,117 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 69,795 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 69,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 68,195 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 67,164 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 67,164 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 66,279 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 5 Nov 2015 65,892 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 65,647 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 65,050 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 65,050 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 63,589 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 62,239 miles

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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A926 TTW is a 1984 Yamaha XJ650 in Blue with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A926 TTW, 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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What year was A926 TTW registered?

A926 TTW is a 1984 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 9 May 1984.

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