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JWR 649Y

1982 Yamaha XS650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,099 mi
Last recorded12,099 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XS65018,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWR 649Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 12,099 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 12,035 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 11,988 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 11,872 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 11,825 miles

engine oil leak

slight play in swinging arm bushes/bearings

Fail 23 Jun 2020 11,825 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure L/H switch cube (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking

How Reliable is the Yamaha XS650?

Based on 7,134 MOT tests across 1,506 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
241
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 49
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 28
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
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JWR 649Y is a 1982 Yamaha XS650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha XS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 18,175 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XS650 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JWR 649Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XS650 typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 44 years old, this Yamaha XS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JWR 649Y registered?

JWR 649Y is a 1982 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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The MOT history for JWR 649Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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