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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
exhausts slightly noisy
slightly long travel on rear foot brake
How Reliable is the Yamaha XS650?
Based on 7,134 MOT tests across 1,506 vehicles.
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OPA 281W is a 1981 Yamaha XS650 in Black with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 OPA 281W, 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 281W registered?
OPA 281W is a 1981 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 1 March 1981.
Is OPA 281W safe to buy?
The MOT history for OPA 281W 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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