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CAF 214V

1979 Yamaha XS650

Yellow Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

726 mi
Last recorded726 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XS65021,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAF 214V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 726 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 726 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 690 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 544 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 544 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 161 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 161 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Oct 2012
Pass 9 May 2008 45,701 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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CAF 214V is a 1979 Yamaha XS650 in Yellow with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CAF 214V, 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.

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What year was CAF 214V registered?

CAF 214V is a 1979 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 28 August 1979.

Is CAF 214V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAF 214V 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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