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FRU 614Y

1983 Yamaha XS

Red Petrol 550cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,874 mi
Last recorded17,874 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRU 614Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXS
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine550cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 17,874 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 17,866 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 17,851 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 17,774 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 17,764 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2011 17,745 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 17,719 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 17,716 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

indicators stop flashing at low revs

Pass 25 Mar 2008 17,428 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 17,422 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Lacking reserve lever travel.

Pass 9 May 2006 17,156 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XS?

Based on 1,297 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
330
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
219
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 9
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
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FRU 614Y is a 1983 Yamaha XS in Red with a 550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Yamaha XS fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FRU 614Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XS typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 43 years old, this Yamaha XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FRU 614Y registered?

FRU 614Y is a 1983 Yamaha XS, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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