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LOD 989W

1980 Yamaha XJ650

Silver Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,318 mi
Last recorded23,318 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XJ65040,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOD 989W
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 23,318 miles

front mudguard is coroded

ignition switch is faulty

Pass 27 May 2011 23,126 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 22,117 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 21,762 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2009 21,762 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 May 2008 21,257 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 20,628 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 20,230 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 20,230 miles

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

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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LOD 989W is a 1980 Yamaha XJ650 in Silver with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LOD 989W, 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 LOD 989W registered?

LOD 989W is a 1980 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 16 August 1980.

Is LOD 989W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOD 989W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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