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GOV 943W

1980 Yamaha XJ650

Black Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

46,822 mi
Last recorded46,822 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XJ65040,839 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOV 943W
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2010 46,822 miles

Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front forks mis alined/foot brake rod modefid/no seal on master cyl

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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GOV 943W is a 1980 Yamaha XJ650 in Black with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XJ650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 40,839 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 GOV 943W, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha XJ650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GOV 943W registered?

GOV 943W is a 1980 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 26 August 1980.

Is GOV 943W safe to buy?

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