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C57 CTS

1986 Yamaha XJ650

Black Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,328 mi
Last recorded1,328 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC57 CTS
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2011 1,328 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

no indicator tell tale but front indicators visible from riding position

Pass 10 Aug 2010 767 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 10 Aug 2010 734 miles

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

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 29 Sep 2008 178 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2008 129 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2007
Pass 14 Jul 2006

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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C57 CTS is a 1986 Yamaha XJ650 in Black with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C57 CTS, 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 40 years old, this Yamaha XJ650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C57 CTS registered?

C57 CTS is a 1986 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 8 July 1986.

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