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RND 589X

1996 Yamaha XJ650

Blue Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,234 mi
Last recorded32,234 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ65033,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRND 589X
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 32,234 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 32,234 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Jun 2009 29,301 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 29,301 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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RND 589X is a 1996 Yamaha XJ650 in Blue with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XJ650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 33,599 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 RND 589X, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha XJ650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RND 589X registered?

RND 589X is a 1996 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is RND 589X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RND 589X 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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