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AMB 148S

1977 Yamaha XS650

Purple Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,375 mi
Last recorded51,375 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 1977 Yamaha XS65023,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMB 148S
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1977
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2011 51,375 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 51,375 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 51,374 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 51,374 miles

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 51,374 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 51,374 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 50,869 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XS650?

Based on 7,134 MOT tests across 1,506 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
241
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 49
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 28
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
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AMB 148S is a 1977 Yamaha XS650 in Purple with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1977 Yamaha XS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 23,488 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 XS650 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AMB 148S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XS650 typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 49 years old, this Yamaha XS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AMB 148S registered?

AMB 148S is a 1977 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 28 September 1977.

Is AMB 148S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMB 148S 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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