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FDO 914V

1980 Yamaha XS650

Black Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,236 mi
Last recorded4,236 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2007
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS65013,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDO 914V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2007 4,236 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake component has a poor repair (3.1.5)

Rear Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

chopper style motor cycle

Fail 19 Sep 2007 4,236 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake component has a poor repair (3.1.5)

Rear Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

chopper style motor cycle

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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FDO 914V is a 1980 Yamaha XS650 in Black with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 FDO 914V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FDO 914V registered?

FDO 914V is a 1980 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 17 July 1980.

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