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FMR 67W

1981 Yamaha XS650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS65021,725 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMR 67W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019

hi beam inop

Pass 15 Sep 2018

Front and rear wheel spindle locking device missing

No main beam tail tail light

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018

Stop lamp missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front and rear wheel spindle locking device missing

No main beam tail tail light

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2013

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2013

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn control not readily accesible. (1.7.2a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 31,090 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 30,277 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 19 May 2009 30,274 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 May 2008 28,754 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 26,674 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 26,622 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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FMR 67W is a 1981 Yamaha XS650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 21,725 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 FMR 67W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha XS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FMR 67W registered?

FMR 67W is a 1981 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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