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VPF 299S

1978 Yamaha XS650

Black Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

24,532 mi
Last recorded24,532 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Yamaha XS65022,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPF 299S
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 24,532 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 24,529 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 24,389 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 24,389 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 24,389 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 24,389 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Main beam warning light does not opporate

Rear wheel bearing has slight play in it.

Slight oil leak from engine sump plate.

Fail 3 Jun 2011 24,389 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Main beam warning light does not opporate

Rear wheel bearing has slight play in it.

Slight oil leak from engine sump plate.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 24,073 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008
Fail 13 Jul 2007 23,253 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

only to be used during daylight hours

Pass 13 Jul 2007 23,253 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

only to be used during daylight hours

Pass 30 Jun 2006 23,204 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

no lights fitted at time of test

only use in daylight hours

Fail 30 Jun 2006 23,204 miles

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

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

no lights fitted at time of test

only use in daylight hours

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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VPF 299S is a 1978 Yamaha XS650 in Black with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha XS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 22,064 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 VPF 299S, 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 48 years old, this Yamaha XS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VPF 299S is a 1978 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 1 February 1978.

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