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FFA 882Y

1983 Yamaha XJ650

Silver Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,229 mi
Last recorded41,229 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XJ65037,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFA 882Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 41,229 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 40,760 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 40,747 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Jun 2006 63,734 miles

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

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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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FFA 882Y is a 1983 Yamaha XJ650 in Silver with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha XJ650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 37,556 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 FFA 882Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha XJ650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FFA 882Y registered?

FFA 882Y is a 1983 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is FFA 882Y safe to buy?

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