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RYW 656R

1978 Yamaha XS650

Blue Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,864 mi
Last recorded47,864 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1978 Yamaha XS65022,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYW 656R
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 47,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front brake lever positioned far out but still accessible

Fail 10 Apr 2012 47,856 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front brake lever positioned far out but is still accessible.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 45,297 miles

front brake binding slightly but not enough to warrant failure

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 8 Apr 2011 45,297 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

front brake binding slightly but not enough to warrant failure

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 9 Apr 2010 43,612 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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RYW 656R is a 1978 Yamaha XS650 in Blue with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha XS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 22,064 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 RYW 656R, 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 48 years old, this Yamaha XS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RYW 656R registered?

RYW 656R is a 1978 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 1 January 1978.

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