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MPN 263W

1981 Yamaha XJ650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

8,654 mi
Last recorded8,654 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XJ65035,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPN 263W
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 8,654 miles

Forks slightly corroded Pitting to chrome (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight cracks to front tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2015 8,265 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 8,265 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 7,493 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 6,965 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 6,965 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 24 May 2012 38,951 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 38,805 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 38,466 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 37,365 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 37,365 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2006 36,358 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 36,358 miles

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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MPN 263W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XJ650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 35,274 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 MPN 263W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha XJ650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MPN 263W registered?

MPN 263W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 19 February 1981.

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The MOT history for MPN 263W shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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