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VFT 48Y

1983 Yamaha XJ650

Black Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,443 mi
Last recorded49,443 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XJ65037,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFT 48Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 49,443 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 49,408 miles

Front Brake component is fractured (3.1.5)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 48,741 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 45,468 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 44,637 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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VFT 48Y is a 1983 Yamaha XJ650 in Black with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VFT 48Y, 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.

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What year was VFT 48Y registered?

VFT 48Y is a 1983 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 19 May 1983.

Is VFT 48Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFT 48Y 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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