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ESS 129T

1978 Yamaha XS650

Black Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,058 mi
Last recorded10,058 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 1978 Yamaha XS65022,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESS 129T
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2024 10,058 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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ESS 129T is a 1978 Yamaha XS650 in Black with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha XS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 22,064 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 ESS 129T, 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 48 years old, this Yamaha XS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ESS 129T registered?

ESS 129T is a 1978 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is ESS 129T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESS 129T shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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