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PHT 972Y

2002 Yamaha XJ650

Black Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,192 mi
Last recorded22,192 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHT 972Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 22,192 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 22,086 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 22,086 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 22,002 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 22,002 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 21,624 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

front brake travel

offside front brake caliper damp

slight bind to front brake

Pass 5 Aug 2011 21,624 miles

front brake travel

offside front brake caliper damp

slight bind to front brake

Pass 6 Sep 2008 18,562 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 10,601 miles

Centre Front Upper Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

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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PHT 972Y is a 2002 Yamaha XJ650 in Black with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PHT 972Y, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha XJ650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PHT 972Y registered?

PHT 972Y is a 2002 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 6 April 2002.

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