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NPH 450W

1981 Yamaha XS650

Black Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,342 mi
Last recorded50,342 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS65021,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPH 450W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 50,342 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 50,335 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2008 50,217 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 4,896 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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NPH 450W is a 1981 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 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 NPH 450W, 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 NPH 450W registered?

NPH 450W is a 1981 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 27 March 1981.

Is NPH 450W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPH 450W shows 4 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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