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WPO 590T

1998 Yamaha XS650

Purple Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,525 mi
Last recorded39,525 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XS65019,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPO 590T
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 39,525 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 39,471 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 39,233 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 38,938 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 38,459 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 38,080 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 37,923 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 37,823 miles

slight side wall perish on rear tyre

steering slightly notchy

Pass 24 Mar 2012 37,794 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 37,794 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 37,632 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 37,466 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 37,466 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 37,135 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 37,135 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 36,663 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 36,093 miles

HEADRACES ARE A LITTLE TIGHT,BUT NOT EXCESSIVE.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 35,776 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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WPO 590T is a 1998 Yamaha XS650 in Purple with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 19,312 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 WPO 590T, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XS650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WPO 590T registered?

WPO 590T is a 1998 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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