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WAU 749Y

1982 Yamaha XJ650

Beige Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,241 mi
Last recorded5,241 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XJ65034,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAU 749Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 5,241 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 5,196 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 1,812 miles

brake discs worn

Pass 4 Jul 2007 1,032 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 532 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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WAU 749Y is a 1982 Yamaha XJ650 in Beige with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WAU 749Y, 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

How do I check the history of WAU 749Y?

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What year was WAU 749Y registered?

WAU 749Y is a 1982 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 28 September 1982.

Is WAU 749Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAU 749Y 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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