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PHR 309Y

1982 Yamaha XS650

Black Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

253 mi
Last recorded253 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XS65018,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHR 309Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 253 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2014 254 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 55 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 55 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 1 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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PHR 309Y is a 1982 Yamaha XS650 in Black with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha XS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 18,175 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 PHR 309Y, 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 44 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 PHR 309Y registered?

PHR 309Y is a 1982 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 8 September 1982.

Is PHR 309Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHR 309Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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