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CYF 486V

1979 Yamaha XS650

Black Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,186 mi
Last recorded1,186 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XS65021,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYF 486V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 1,186 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 925 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 787 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 787 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced high beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 750 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 703 miles

Rear swinging arm bushes slight play

Pass 19 Jul 2014 429 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 9 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2008

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

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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CYF 486V is a 1979 Yamaha XS650 in Black with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CYF 486V, 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 CYF 486V registered?

CYF 486V is a 1979 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 1 September 1979.

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