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JBW 451Y

1983 Yamaha XT

Multi-colour Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4,575 mi
Last recorded4,575 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XT39,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBW 451Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXT
Year1983
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 4,575 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 4,575 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2017 4,341 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 2,356 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 867 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 7 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 7 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT?

Based on 9,195 MOT tests across 1,322 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
1,019
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
1,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
reflector on motorcycle missing 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
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JBW 451Y is a 1983 Yamaha XT in Multi-colour with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha XT models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 39,164 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 XT fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JBW 451Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 43 years old, this Yamaha XT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JBW 451Y registered?

JBW 451Y is a 1983 Yamaha XT, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is JBW 451Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBW 451Y shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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