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AVG 561W

1981 Yamaha XJ650

Black Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,172 mi
Last recorded44,172 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XJ65035,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVG 561W
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 44,172 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

front pads wearing uneven

Fail 2 Mar 2010 42,745 miles

Centre Front Lower Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Upper Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 42,745 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 41,331 miles

front brake feels spongy

handle bar clamps fitted incorrectly

Fail 24 Oct 2008 41,326 miles

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

front brake feels spongy

handle bar clamps fitted incorrectly

Fail 15 May 2008 41,311 miles

Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear wheel excessively out of line,forks or frame may be bent

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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AVG 561W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ650 in Black with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XJ650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 35,274 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 AVG 561W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha XJ650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AVG 561W registered?

AVG 561W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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