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HNV 128X

1988 Yamaha XJ650

Black Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

702 mi
Last recorded702 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNV 128X
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 702 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 7 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 52,571 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 52,571 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 52,386 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 52,386 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2010 51,094 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 51,093 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

rear brake lever travel excessive

Fail 15 Jul 2009 49,263 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 49,263 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 48,244 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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HNV 128X is a 1988 Yamaha XJ650 in Black with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HNV 128X, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha XJ650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HNV 128X is a 1988 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 1 November 1988.

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