MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,532 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)
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))
Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was VPF 299S registered?
VPF 299S is a 1978 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 1 February 1978.
Is VPF 299S safe to buy?
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