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BPO 486W

1998 Yamaha XS650

Black Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,760 mi
Last recorded2,760 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XS65019,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPO 486W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 2,760 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 2,758 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 1,751 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013
Pass 14 Oct 2011 19,608 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 19,608 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 19,143 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 18,055 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 18,025 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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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BPO 486W is a 1998 Yamaha XS650 in Black with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 19,312 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 BPO 486W, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XS650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BPO 486W registered?

BPO 486W is a 1998 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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The MOT history for BPO 486W shows 9 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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