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LRU 707W

1980 Yamaha XJ650

Black Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,014 mi
Last recorded67,014 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XJ65040,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRU 707W
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 67,014 miles

Cracks to front tyre (minor)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight notch to steering head bearing

Fail 1 Jun 2018 67,014 miles

Cracks to front tyre (minor)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight notch to steering head bearing

Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) Split pin missing front wheel spindle (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 66,796 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight cracks in front tyre

Fail 15 Mar 2017 66,796 miles

Direction indicators not working Indicator intermittent fault on steering lock to lock (PRS) (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight cracks in front tyre

Pass 9 May 2016 66,781 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 9 May 2016 66,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 66,557 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 66,557 miles

Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 66,430 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 66,430 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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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LRU 707W is a 1980 Yamaha XJ650 in Black with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LRU 707W, 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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LRU 707W is a 1980 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 23 October 1980.

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