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VPM 549Y

1982 Yamaha XS650

Black Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

862 mi
Last recorded862 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XS65018,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPM 549Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 862 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 844 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 21 Jul 2018 844 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2016 584 miles

chain guard missing

Fail 24 May 2016 577 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

chain guard missing

Fail 6 Jun 2015 493 miles

Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Fail 21 May 2014 5 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear brake fluid resvoir hose slight kink.

Pass 21 May 2014 5 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear brake fluid resvoir hose slight kink.

Fail 27 Oct 2012 2,000 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 2,000 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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VPM 549Y is a 1982 Yamaha XS650 in Black with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha XS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 18,175 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 VPM 549Y, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha XS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VPM 549Y registered?

VPM 549Y is a 1982 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 3 August 1982.

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