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EJT 892V

1979 Yamaha XS650

Black Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

35,229 mi
Last recorded35,229 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XS65021,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJT 892V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 35,229 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 34,967 miles

Rear Brake caliper travel close to excessive onto the vibration plates (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 34,781 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 33,757 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 32,558 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 31,828 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 31,170 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 30,773 miles

slight spongey fill to rear brake

Pass 23 Jul 2011 29,639 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 28,415 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 28,415 miles

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 27,746 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 26,253 miles

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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EJT 892V is a 1979 Yamaha XS650 in Black with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha XS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 21,468 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 EJT 892V, 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 47 years old, this Yamaha XS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EJT 892V registered?

EJT 892V is a 1979 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 6 August 1979.

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The MOT history for EJT 892V shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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