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PNR 495W

1981 Yamaha XJ650

Silver Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,529 mi
Last recorded23,529 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XJ65035,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNR 495W
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2019 23,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 23,355 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 23,306 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 23,272 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 23,239 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 23,114 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 22,755 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 22,200 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 22,169 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 22,078 miles

front brake only has borderline performance

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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PNR 495W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ650 in Silver with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PNR 495W, 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 PNR 495W registered?

PNR 495W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is PNR 495W safe to buy?

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