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JFR 422W

1981 Yamaha XJ650

Silver Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,151 mi
Last recorded41,151 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XJ65035,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFR 422W
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 41,151 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 39,975 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 39,158 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 38,191 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 38,189 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 38,189 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 36,773 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 36,770 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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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JFR 422W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ650 in Silver with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JFR 422W, 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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What year was JFR 422W registered?

JFR 422W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 31 March 1981.

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The MOT history for JFR 422W shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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