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UKX 533W

1981 Yamaha XS650

Black Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

33,542 mi
Last recorded33,542 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS65021,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKX 533W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 33,542 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 33,537 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 33,537 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 33,507 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 33,429 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 33,426 miles

Front brake binding slightly(lack of use)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 33,382 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 33,167 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 33,101 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 32,932 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 31,475 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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UKX 533W is a 1981 Yamaha XS650 in Black with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha XS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 21,725 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 UKX 533W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha XS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UKX 533W registered?

UKX 533W is a 1981 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is UKX 533W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UKX 533W shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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