CarVerify

Free Car Check

BRM 865T

1979 Yamaha XS650

Yellow Petrol 654cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,817 mi
Last recorded3,817 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XS65021,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRM 865T
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 Nov 2018 3,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2015 3,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 3,766 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 3,800 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 3,550 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 3,498 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
Full Yamaha XS650 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BRM 865T is a 1979 Yamaha XS650 in Yellow with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha XS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 21,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BRM 865T, 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 47 years old, this Yamaha XS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BRM 865T?

You can check the full history of BRM 865T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BRM 865T registered?

BRM 865T is a 1979 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 22 May 1979.

Is BRM 865T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRM 865T shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BRM 865T have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BRM 865T. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.