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SGC 177Y

1982 Yamaha XJ650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,875 mi
Last recorded23,875 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XJ65034,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGC 177Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 23,875 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 23,875 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 22,908 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 May 2006 20,632 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 20,547 miles

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

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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SGC 177Y is a 1982 Yamaha XJ650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha XJ650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 34,387 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 SGC 177Y, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha XJ650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SGC 177Y registered?

SGC 177Y is a 1982 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is SGC 177Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGC 177Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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