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TFA 85W

1996 Yamaha XS650

Black Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

3,814 mi
Last recorded3,814 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XS65016,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFA 85W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 3,814 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 3,676 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 3,177 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 3,118 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 2,943 miles

Chain guard missing.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front mudguard missing.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 2,394 miles

Chainguard missing.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front mudguard missing.

Nearside and offside mirrors missing.

Pass 12 Aug 2014 1,720 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 1,720 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 307 miles

Chain guard missing.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front mudguard missing.

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside mirror missing.

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 307 miles

Chain guard missing.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front mudguard missing.

Nearside mirror missing.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 270 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 35 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 926 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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TFA 85W is a 1996 Yamaha XS650 in Black with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 16,616 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 TFA 85W, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha XS650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TFA 85W registered?

TFA 85W is a 1996 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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