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RDX 556W

1981 Yamaha XS650

Red Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

601 mi
Last recorded601 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS65021,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDX 556W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Oct 2018 601 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 601 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 601 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 601 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 601 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 601 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 601 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 601 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 601 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 601 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 522 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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RDX 556W is a 1981 Yamaha XS650 in Red with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 RDX 556W, 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 RDX 556W registered?

RDX 556W is a 1981 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 5 February 1981.

Is RDX 556W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDX 556W shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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