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B630 GVV

1985 Yamaha XJ650

Blue Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74 mi
Last recorded74 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB630 GVV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 74 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 38,285 miles

Rear tyre cracking to tread

Fail 29 Sep 2022 38,285 miles

Rear tyre cracking to tread

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 38,250 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 38,028 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 37,780 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 36,951 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 35,875 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 33,410 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 33,402 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2009 32,672 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 31,584 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 31,580 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 30,491 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 30,468 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

front forks leaking oil on to brakes

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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B630 GVV is a 1985 Yamaha XJ650 in Blue with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B630 GVV, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha XJ650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B630 GVV registered?

B630 GVV is a 1985 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 25 April 1985.

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