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NEH 209V

1996 Yamaha XJ650

Purple Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,037 mi
Last recorded71,037 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ65033,599 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEH 209V
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 71,037 miles

Front wheel slightly tight to rotate.. Idle speed fairly high

Pass 25 May 2010 71,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (9.2.2c)

Fail 24 May 2010 71,005 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (9.2.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 71,005 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 71,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak rear axle

Pass 30 Jan 2008 66,254 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 66,254 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 64,456 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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NEH 209V is a 1996 Yamaha XJ650 in Purple with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XJ650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 33,599 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 NEH 209V, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha XJ650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NEH 209V registered?

NEH 209V is a 1996 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 14 March 1996.

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