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TLA 527R

1977 Yamaha XS650

Green Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,887 mi
Last recorded22,887 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1977 Yamaha XS65023,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLA 527R
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 22,887 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 22,782 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 22,577 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 21,892 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 21,892 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Pass 10 May 2008 21,180 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 21,180 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 20,293 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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TLA 527R is a 1977 Yamaha XS650 in Green with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TLA 527R, 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 TLA 527R registered?

TLA 527R is a 1977 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 31 March 1977.

Is TLA 527R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLA 527R shows 8 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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