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TDK 587S

1978 Yamaha XS650

Black Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,930 mi
Last recorded23,930 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 1978 Yamaha XS65022,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDK 587S
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 23,930 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 23,930 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 23,929 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 22 Jun 2011 23,929 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Jul 2010 23,600 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 22,684 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2007 22,682 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 22,681 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

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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TDK 587S is a 1978 Yamaha XS650 in Black with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TDK 587S, 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 TDK 587S registered?

TDK 587S is a 1978 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is TDK 587S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDK 587S shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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