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ELJ 36V

1979 Yamaha XS650

Black Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

11,862 mi
Last recorded11,862 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XS65021,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELJ 36V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 11,862 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 9,749 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 8,858 miles

No lights fitted at the time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2016 8,524 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2014 8,292 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 8,292 miles

Front Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 7,529 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

horn a bit week

no indecator fited at time of test

Pass 29 Nov 2011 2,389 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 11 Aug 2010 2,227 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 2,224 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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ELJ 36V is a 1979 Yamaha XS650 in Black with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ELJ 36V, 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 ELJ 36V registered?

ELJ 36V is a 1979 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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