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NNT 431W

1981 Yamaha XJ650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,023 mi
Last recorded23,023 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XJ65035,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNT 431W
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 23,023 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 22,925 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 22,633 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 22,619 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 22,535 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 22,535 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 22,497 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 22,340 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,236 miles

front and rear tyre pressures were low and have been reinflated

Pass 14 Mar 2011 21,965 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 21,364 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 20,242 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 20,242 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

insufficant battery power to operate electics properly.boosted,everything works ok

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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NNT 431W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NNT 431W, 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 NNT 431W registered?

NNT 431W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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The MOT history for NNT 431W shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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