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JWU 144Y

1982 Yamaha XS650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,899 mi
Last recorded11,899 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XS65018,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWU 144Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 11,899 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 11,811 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 11,132 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 10,764 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 10,377 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 10,377 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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JWU 144Y is a 1982 Yamaha XS650 in Black 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 JWU 144Y, 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.

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What year was JWU 144Y registered?

JWU 144Y is a 1982 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is JWU 144Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWU 144Y 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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