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TAH 487W

1981 Yamaha XJ650

Blue Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,778 mi
Last recorded7,778 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2009
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XJ65035,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAH 487W
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2009 7,778 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 7,778 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 4,637 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front pilot bulb not working

Rear stop light switch missing

Pass 18 Aug 2007 2,850 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 2,038 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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TAH 487W is a 1981 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 1981 Yamaha XJ650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 35,274 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 TAH 487W, 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 TAH 487W registered?

TAH 487W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 24 March 1981.

Is TAH 487W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAH 487W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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