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WDS 231V

1997 Yamaha XJ650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,345 mi
Last recorded34,345 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ65034,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDS 231V
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 34,345 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 34,339 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 34,339 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2012 34,337 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 34,326 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 34,326 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 27 May 2008 34,043 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 34,037 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 33,354 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 33,163 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WDS 231V is a 1997 Yamaha XJ650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XJ650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 34,043 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 WDS 231V, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XJ650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WDS 231V is a 1997 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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