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SOR 279S

2000 Yamaha XS650

Yellow Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,466 mi
Last recorded24,466 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XS65019,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOR 279S
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 24,466 miles

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 23 Jan 2007 24,280 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 24,280 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 20,706 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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SOR 279S is a 2000 Yamaha XS650 in Yellow with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha XS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 19,863 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 279S, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha XS650 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SOR 279S registered?

SOR 279S is a 2000 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is SOR 279S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOR 279S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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