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DMJ 81T

1978 Yamaha XS650

Black Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,032 mi
Last recorded22,032 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Yamaha XS65022,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMJ 81T
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2019 22,032 miles

Front brake lever bent

Pass 19 Oct 2017 21,560 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 20,783 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 20,753 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front fork gaiters fitted

front mudgaurd very rusty

rear mudgaurd very rusty

How Reliable is the Yamaha XS650?

Based on 7,134 MOT tests across 1,506 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
241
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 49
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 28
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
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DMJ 81T is a 1978 Yamaha XS650 in Black with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha XS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 22,064 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XS650 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DMJ 81T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XS650 typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 48 years old, this Yamaha XS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DMJ 81T registered?

DMJ 81T is a 1978 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 20 November 1978.

Is DMJ 81T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DMJ 81T shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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