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TUR 51M

1973 Yamaha XS650

Silver Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

714 mi
Last recorded714 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Yamaha XS65012,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUR 51M
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 714 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 578 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 344 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 209 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 140 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 140 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 125 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 8 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 5 miles

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

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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TUR 51M is a 1973 Yamaha XS650 in Silver with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TUR 51M, 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 TUR 51M registered?

TUR 51M is a 1973 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 19 October 1973.

Is TUR 51M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUR 51M shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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