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OKA 268S

1978 Yamaha XS650

Yellow Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

653 mi
Last recorded653 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1978 Yamaha XS65022,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKA 268S
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 653 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Sidecar attachment Pivot point slightly worn. (5.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 563 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 563 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 11 miles

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 11 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 6 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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OKA 268S is a 1978 Yamaha XS650 in Yellow with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha XS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 22,064 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 OKA 268S, 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 48 years old, this Yamaha XS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OKA 268S registered?

OKA 268S is a 1978 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 9 January 1978.

Is OKA 268S safe to buy?

The MOT history for OKA 268S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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