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B224 EGJ

1990 Yamaha XJ650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

2,672 mi
Last recorded2,672 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XJ65025,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB224 EGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 2,672 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 1,810 miles

Daylight hours MOT issued only.

Fail 25 May 2023 1,789 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Full registration cant be seen. (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 166 miles

No lights connected at time of test daylight Mot ONLY

Fail 5 May 2022 105 miles

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front control not working (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2020 22 miles

lights masked for mot , daytime use only.

Pass 14 Sep 2019 60,376 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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B224 EGJ is a 1990 Yamaha XJ650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha XJ650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 25,542 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 B224 EGJ, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha XJ650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B224 EGJ registered?

B224 EGJ is a 1990 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 7 December 1990.

Is B224 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B224 EGJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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