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GTS 546W

1981 Yamaha XJ650

Black Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,617 mi
Last recorded38,617 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XJ65035,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTS 546W
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 38,617 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 38,617 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Front flexible hoses leaking excessive (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake rod has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake rod has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Upper and lower connections (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Upper and lower connections (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2010 55,350 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Throttle stiff in operation

Fail 6 Jul 2010 55,345 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 May 2008 55,077 miles

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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GTS 546W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ650 in Black with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GTS 546W, 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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GTS 546W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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