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PNU 743W

1997 Yamaha XJ650

Black Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,733 mi
Last recorded61,733 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ65034,043 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNU 743W
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 61,733 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 54,242 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 49,405 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 42,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 39,952 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 39,932 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 37,312 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 33,915 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 33,172 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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PNU 743W is a 1997 Yamaha XJ650 in Black with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XJ650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 34,043 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 PNU 743W, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XJ650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PNU 743W registered?

PNU 743W is a 1997 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 25 July 1997.

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