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CPF 290T

1979 Yamaha XS650

Red Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,802 mi
Last recorded22,802 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XS65021,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPF 290T
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 22,802 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 22,802 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 22,513 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 22,507 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 22,507 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2010 22,192 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 22,191 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever attachment screws missing (3.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2009 21,947 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 21,947 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 21,352 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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CPF 290T is a 1979 Yamaha XS650 in Red with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CPF 290T, 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 CPF 290T registered?

CPF 290T is a 1979 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 9 March 1979.

Is CPF 290T safe to buy?

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