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VRC 210Y

1982 Yamaha XJ650

Black Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,833 mi
Last recorded55,833 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XJ65034,387 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRC 210Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 55,833 miles

Front brakes slight bind

Horn weak sound

Pass 23 Jul 2010 55,574 miles

Number plate cracked

Fail 13 Jul 2010 55,557 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Number plate cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2009 55,410 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

rear no plate cracked but secure bolt missing from front mudguard /brake hose mont but still secure as it is a two bolt bracket

Pass 21 Jun 2008 55,165 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 53,429 miles

o/s/f indicator weak colour

Pass 26 Sep 2005 53,399 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 53,397 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 53,373 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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VRC 210Y is a 1982 Yamaha XJ650 in Black with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VRC 210Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VRC 210Y registered?

VRC 210Y is a 1982 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 19 August 1982.

Is VRC 210Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRC 210Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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