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SYD 24M

1973 Yamaha XS650

Yellow Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,625 mi
Last recorded57,625 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1973 Yamaha XS65012,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYD 24M
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 57,625 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 57,308 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 57,308 miles

Direction indicators not working Indicators dont flash (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 57,291 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 57,242 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 57,182 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 57,134 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 57,090 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 57,024 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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SYD 24M is a 1973 Yamaha XS650 in Yellow with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1973 Yamaha XS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 12,298 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 SYD 24M, 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 53 years old, this Yamaha XS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SYD 24M registered?

SYD 24M is a 1973 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is SYD 24M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYD 24M shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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