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JTF 766W

1981 Yamaha XJ650

White Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

23,856 mi
Last recorded23,856 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XJ65035,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTF 766W
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 23,856 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 23,646 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 23,384 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 23,384 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 21,298 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 21,298 miles

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 19,470 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 19,211 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 18,956 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 18,861 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 18,688 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 17,128 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 16,349 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 16,003 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 15,617 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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JTF 766W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ650 in White with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JTF 766W, 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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JTF 766W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 18 February 1981.

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