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OEK 9W

1981 Yamaha XS650

Blue Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS65021,725 mi
4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEK 9W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020
Pass 18 Mar 2019

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2019

Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Adjusted brake lever travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle grip insecure. (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018
Pass 10 Nov 2016
Pass 26 Sep 2015
Pass 27 Sep 2014

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2014

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 615 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 589 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 572 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 531 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 383 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 2,944 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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OEK 9W is a 1981 Yamaha XS650 in Blue with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OEK 9W, 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 OEK 9W registered?

OEK 9W is a 1981 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 30 March 1981.

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