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SWY 200W

1981 Yamaha XJ650

Silver Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,079 mi
Last recorded25,079 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XJ65035,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWY 200W
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2019 25,079 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 24,734 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 24,535 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 24,374 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 24,055 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 23,706 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 23,223 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 23,214 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 23,104 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 22,943 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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SWY 200W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ650 in Silver with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XJ650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 35,274 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 SWY 200W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha XJ650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SWY 200W registered?

SWY 200W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 12 March 1981.

Is SWY 200W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWY 200W shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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