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NTP 288Y

1983 Yamaha XS650

Red Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,798 mi
Last recorded8,798 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XS65017,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTP 288Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 8,798 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 8,792 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 8,791 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 8,445 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

rear tyre over sized>ok at time of test

Fail 11 Jun 2011 8,445 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 4 Jun 2010 8,237 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 8,237 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 8,206 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 8,189 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 8,088 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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NTP 288Y is a 1983 Yamaha XS650 in Red with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha XS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 17,774 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 NTP 288Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha XS650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NTP 288Y registered?

NTP 288Y is a 1983 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is NTP 288Y safe to buy?

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