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JYM 12W

1981 Yamaha XS650

Maroon Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,042 mi
Last recorded37,042 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS65021,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYM 12W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1981
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 37,042 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 35,547 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 33,423 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 31,691 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 31,675 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 30,742 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 29,355 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 28,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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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JYM 12W is a 1981 Yamaha XS650 in Maroon with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 21,725 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 JYM 12W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha XS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JYM 12W registered?

JYM 12W is a 1981 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is JYM 12W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYM 12W shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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