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TVK 425Y

1983 Yamaha XJ650

Red Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,638 mi
Last recorded48,638 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XJ65037,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVK 425Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 48,638 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 48,638 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 48,471 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 48,432 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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TVK 425Y is a 1983 Yamaha XJ650 in Red with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha XJ650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 37,556 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 TVK 425Y, 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 43 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 TVK 425Y registered?

TVK 425Y is a 1983 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 7 April 1983.

Is TVK 425Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVK 425Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TVK 425Y have outstanding finance?

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