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LEL 145W

1980 Yamaha XJ650

Black Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

761 mi
Last recorded761 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XJ65040,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEL 145W
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 761 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 675 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 149 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 145 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 117 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 108 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013
Fail 7 Dec 2013

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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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LEL 145W is a 1980 Yamaha XJ650 in Black with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XJ650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 40,839 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 LEL 145W, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha XJ650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LEL 145W registered?

LEL 145W is a 1980 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 13 August 1980.

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