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OPA 726W

1981 Yamaha XS650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,033 mi
Last recorded31,033 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS65021,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPA 726W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 31,033 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 31,033 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 30,743 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 30,195 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 29,895 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 28,888 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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OPA 726W is a 1981 Yamaha XS650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 726W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OPA 726W registered?

OPA 726W is a 1981 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is OPA 726W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPA 726W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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