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VHN 940Y

1982 Yamaha XJ650

Purple Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,534 mi
Last recorded30,534 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XJ65034,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHN 940Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1982
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2016 30,534 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 28,744 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 25,811 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2013 25,347 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 25,044 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 24,553 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 24,016 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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VHN 940Y is a 1982 Yamaha XJ650 in Purple with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha XJ650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 34,387 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 VHN 940Y, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha XJ650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VHN 940Y registered?

VHN 940Y is a 1982 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is VHN 940Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHN 940Y shows 7 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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