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RBW 428W

1980 Yamaha XJ650

Blue Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,826 mi
Last recorded19,826 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XJ65040,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBW 428W
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 19,826 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

lockstops slightly innefective but no fouling

Pass 5 Jun 2013 17,788 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

lockstops slightly innefective, but no fouling possible

Pass 5 Mar 2010 15,191 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 15,191 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 15,124 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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RBW 428W is a 1980 Yamaha XJ650 in Blue with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 RBW 428W, 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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RBW 428W is a 1980 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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