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LVP 87W

1981 Yamaha XS650

Black Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

555 mi
Last recorded555 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS65021,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVP 87W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 555 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 555 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition DB tube fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 537 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 498 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2018 498 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 280 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 32,117 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 31,234 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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LVP 87W is a 1981 Yamaha XS650 in Black with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LVP 87W, 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 LVP 87W registered?

LVP 87W is a 1981 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is LVP 87W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVP 87W shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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