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UBH 220W

1981 Yamaha XJ650

Black Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,564 mi
Last recorded44,564 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XJ65035,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBH 220W
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2012 44,564 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

no indicators at time of test

Pass 23 Oct 2012 44,564 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

no indicators at time of test

Pass 16 Nov 2011 43,989 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

no indicators at time of test

Pass 9 Nov 2010 43,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

no indicators at time of test

Fail 9 Nov 2010 43,844 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

no indicators at time of test

Pass 23 Nov 2009 42,510 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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UBH 220W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ650 in Black with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UBH 220W, 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 UBH 220W registered?

UBH 220W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 27 March 1981.

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