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PBY 356W

1980 Yamaha XJ650

Purple Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,083 mi
Last recorded64,083 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XJ65040,839 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBY 356W
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1980
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 64,083 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 64,083 miles

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Jun 2010 58,810 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 58,810 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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PBY 356W is a 1980 Yamaha XJ650 in Purple with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 PBY 356W, 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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What year was PBY 356W registered?

PBY 356W is a 1980 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 22 December 1980.

Is PBY 356W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBY 356W shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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