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HSH 915Y

1982 Yamaha XJ650

Black Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

54,952 mi
Last recorded54,952 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XJ65034,387 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSH 915Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 54,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 54,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 54,940 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 54,410 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 54,410 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 540,939 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 53,790 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre shows early signs of ageing

Pass 17 Mar 2009 53,501 miles

Due to the front brake reservoir not being see-through ,you are advised to check the fluid level.

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 53,501 miles

Due to the front brake reservoir not being see-through ,you are advised to check the fluid level.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 53,403 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 53,403 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

front brake binding on slightly

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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HSH 915Y is a 1982 Yamaha XJ650 in Black with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha XJ650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 34,387 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 HSH 915Y, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha XJ650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HSH 915Y is a 1982 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 1 October 1982.

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