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DNP 648W

1981 Yamaha XJ650

White Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,662 mi
Last recorded49,662 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XJ65035,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNP 648W
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 49,662 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 49,239 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 49,197 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing baffles (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2017 48,849 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 47,742 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 47,416 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 46,722 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 45,713 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 45,211 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 44,150 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 42,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 42,351 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2009 42,351 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 39,849 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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DNP 648W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ650 in White with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DNP 648W, 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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DNP 648W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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