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OPA 258W

1981 Yamaha XS650

Black Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,294 mi
Last recorded53,294 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS65021,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPA 258W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2015 53,294 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 53,276 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 53,235 miles

advise rust rear light mountian point

Pass 17 Sep 2012 53,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

front tyre perrished .

Pass 13 Sep 2011 53,103 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 52,859 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 52,754 miles

brake and clutch lever pivots slightly worn.

rear tyre slightly perrished.

Pass 20 Sep 2008 52,686 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 52,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

frame corroded in places.

Pass 2 Sep 2006 52,358 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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OPA 258W is a 1981 Yamaha XS650 in Black with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OPA 258W, 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 OPA 258W registered?

OPA 258W is a 1981 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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