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XGS 653X

1981 Yamaha XJ650

Yellow Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,520 mi
Last recorded41,520 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XJ65035,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGS 653X
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2014 41,520 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

headbearings has slight play

Pass 16 Sep 2013 40,852 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 40,840 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 40,546 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

centre stand corroding

front brake hose ends corroding

swinging arm corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2011 40,004 miles

brake ends corroding

engine has few oil leaks

swinging arm corroding

Pass 25 Aug 2010 39,408 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 39,408 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 38,788 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 38,778 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 38,073 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 37,212 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 36,464 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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XGS 653X is a 1981 Yamaha XJ650 in Yellow with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XJ650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 35,274 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 XGS 653X, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha XJ650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XGS 653X registered?

XGS 653X is a 1981 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 4 December 1981.

Is XGS 653X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGS 653X shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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