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PAD 929W

1981 Yamaha XJ650

Blue Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1981 Yamaha XJ65035,274 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAD 929W
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012
Fail 14 Apr 2012 48,742 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 47,600 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 47,226 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 46,945 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 46,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 45,958 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 45,924 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

brake and clutch levers stiff to operate

internal noise when doing bump test on front forks

Pass 30 Aug 2006 45,011 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 44,976 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 44,042 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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PAD 929W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ650 in Blue with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 PAD 929W, 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 PAD 929W registered?

PAD 929W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 2 February 1981.

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The MOT history for PAD 929W shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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