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DOT 845W

1981 Yamaha XJ650

Silver Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,548 mi
Last recorded73,548 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XJ65035,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOT 845W
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 73,548 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside handle bar grip torn

Pass 2 Sep 2008 71,068 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 71,055 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

front forks not fitted fully in top yoke

Pass 15 Jun 2007 69,475 miles

Nearside Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 67,357 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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DOT 845W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ650 in Silver with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 DOT 845W, 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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DOT 845W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 18 February 1981.

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