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B491 NAB

1984 Yamaha XJ650

Red Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,002 mi
Last recorded13,002 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 1984 Yamaha XJ65038,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB491 NAB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2013 13,002 miles

Direction indicator tell tale lamp not fitted, but indicators visible from seated riding position

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front brake master cylinder cap seal possibly leaking

Front brake slightly spongy

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Hi beam tell tale not fitted

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 13,002 miles

Direction indicator tell tale lamp not fitted, but indicators visible from seated riding position

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front brake master cylinder cap seal possibly leaking

Front brake slightly spongy

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Hi beam tell tale not fitted

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 54,355 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 54,198 miles

advise horn quiet

seat in poor condition

side lights not working

Pass 1 Apr 2008 52,169 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 52,169 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 49,637 miles

PASS/ADVISE RIDERS SEAT IS IN POOR CONDITION

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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B491 NAB is a 1984 Yamaha XJ650 in Red with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B491 NAB, 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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B491 NAB is a 1984 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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