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FFK 381T

1979 Yamaha XS650

Black Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,938 mi
Last recorded3,938 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XS65021,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFK 381T
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 3,938 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 3,927 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 3,667 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 2,929 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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FFK 381T is a 1979 Yamaha XS650 in Black with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FFK 381T, 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 FFK 381T registered?

FFK 381T is a 1979 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 30 April 1979.

Is FFK 381T safe to buy?

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