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BEL 351T

1978 Yamaha XS650

Blue Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4 mi
Last recorded4 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 1978 Yamaha XS65022,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEL 351T
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 4 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 689 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 524 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake calipers runing close to mag wheel hub!

Hard tail no rear suspension!

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

No indicators fitted at time of test!

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 20 May 2015 8 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Hard tail no rear suspension!

No indicators fitted at time of test!

Fail 19 May 2015 2 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Hard tail no rear suspension!

No indicators fitted at time of test!

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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BEL 351T is a 1978 Yamaha XS650 in Blue with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha XS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 22,064 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 BEL 351T, 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 48 years old, this Yamaha XS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BEL 351T registered?

BEL 351T is a 1978 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 19 December 1978.

Is BEL 351T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEL 351T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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