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VYD 989W

1981 Yamaha XS650

Blue Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,110 mi
Last recorded16,110 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS65021,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYD 989W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 16,110 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

slight sideways movement in swinging arm

Pass 30 Jun 2020 14,256 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake reaction bracket worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 14,256 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake reaction bracket worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 11,679 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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VYD 989W is a 1981 Yamaha XS650 in Blue with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 VYD 989W, 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 VYD 989W registered?

VYD 989W is a 1981 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 24 March 1981.

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