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TGT 566R

1977 Yamaha XS650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,794 mi
Last recorded26,794 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1977 Yamaha XS65023,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGT 566R
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 26,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 May 2017 216,732 miles

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

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2016
Pass 28 May 2015
Fail 20 May 2015

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2014

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Forks pitted which could cause short seal life

Slightly notchy rear brake action

Fail 9 May 2014

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Forks pitted which could cause short seal life

Sightly notchy rear brake action

Pass 10 May 2013

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

slightly notchy rear brake action

Fail 24 Apr 2012

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012

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

Pass 9 May 2011

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 9 May 2011

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

slight crack in number plate

Pass 6 May 2009

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2008

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 May 2008

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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TGT 566R is a 1977 Yamaha XS650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1977 Yamaha XS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 23,488 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 TGT 566R, 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 49 years old, this Yamaha XS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TGT 566R registered?

TGT 566R is a 1977 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 1 January 1977.

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