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CWU 662Y

1982 Yamaha XS650

Purple Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,455 mi
Last recorded3,455 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XS65018,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWU 662Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1982
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 3,455 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear brake pads loose but secure

Pass 20 Oct 2011 3,094 miles

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 3,093 miles

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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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CWU 662Y is a 1982 Yamaha XS650 in Purple with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha XS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 18,175 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 CWU 662Y, 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 44 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 CWU 662Y?

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What year was CWU 662Y registered?

CWU 662Y is a 1982 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is CWU 662Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWU 662Y shows 3 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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