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ERL 243V

1980 Yamaha XS650

Black Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

3,161 mi
Last recorded3,161 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS65013,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERL 243V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 3,161 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 2,892 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 2,705 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 May 2014 2,617 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 2,526 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 2,079 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 1,957 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 1,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 1,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 3,993 miles

advise front brake discs worn

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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ERL 243V is a 1980 Yamaha XS650 in Black with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 13,894 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 ERL 243V, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha XS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ERL 243V registered?

ERL 243V is a 1980 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 22 May 1980.

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