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HVB 721N

1975 Yamaha XS650

Green Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,093 mi
Last recorded1,093 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1975 Yamaha XS65017,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVB 721N
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 1,093 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 1,093 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)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 774 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 88 miles

Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 88 miles

Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 4 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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HVB 721N is a 1975 Yamaha XS650 in Green with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1975 Yamaha XS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 17,502 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 HVB 721N, 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 51 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 HVB 721N registered?

HVB 721N is a 1975 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 18 July 1975.

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