MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,036 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
brake warning used for neutral light
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
rear outside brake pad difficult to inspect
rear tyre low on tread
rear tyre very close to chain guard
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Yamaha XS650?
Based on 7,134 MOT tests across 1,506 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SOR 196S is a 1978 Yamaha XS650 in Yellow with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 SOR 196S, 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 SOR 196S registered?
SOR 196S is a 1978 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 31 December 1978.
Is SOR 196S safe to buy?
The MOT history for SOR 196S shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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