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WBY 597X

1982 Yamaha XS650

Black Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,706 mi
Last recorded23,706 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1982 Yamaha XS65018,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBY 597X
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 23,706 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 22,311 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

steering slightly misaligned

Pass 3 Apr 2009 18,585 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 12,956 miles

clutch cable adjuster broken

Fail 16 Oct 2007 12,926 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

clutch cable adjuster broken

Pass 28 Oct 2005 11,835 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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WBY 597X is a 1982 Yamaha XS650 in Black with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WBY 597X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WBY 597X registered?

WBY 597X is a 1982 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 19 March 1982.

Is WBY 597X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBY 597X shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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