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RND 849X

1998 Yamaha XJ650

Silver Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

26,038 mi
Last recorded26,038 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ65024,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRND 849X
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 26,038 miles

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

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 26,025 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 25,835 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 24,452 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 23,911 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 23,911 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 23,443 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 22,820 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

front fork stanchions slightly pitted

Pass 3 Oct 2008 22,680 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 22,468 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 22,468 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2007 22,457 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 22,318 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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RND 849X is a 1998 Yamaha XJ650 in Silver with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XJ650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 24,490 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 849X, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XJ650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RND 849X is a 1998 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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