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BRB 228L

1973 Yamaha XS650

Blue Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,840 mi
Last recorded5,840 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Yamaha XS65012,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRB 228L
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 5,840 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 5,613 miles

daylight use only

Pass 28 Feb 2015 5,320 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jun 2013 4,600 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Jun 2013 4,586 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Jun 2012 4,079 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Jun 2012 4,079 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 3,465 miles

only day light hours

Pass 25 May 2010 3,205 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 2,541 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 23 May 2008 1,278 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 29 May 2007 2 miles

No lights 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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BRB 228L is a 1973 Yamaha XS650 in Blue with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Yamaha XS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 12,298 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 BRB 228L, 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 53 years old, this Yamaha XS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BRB 228L registered?

BRB 228L is a 1973 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 30 March 1973.

Is BRB 228L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRB 228L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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