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WPO 742T

2001 Yamaha XS650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

3,868 mi
Last recorded3,868 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XS65014,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPO 742T
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 3,868 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 3,482 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 3,188 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Oct 2017 3,188 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 May 2016 1,329 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 1,283 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 407 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 4,829 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 4,828 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

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

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 4,423 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

The frame is rusty and starting to deteriorate,needs to be stripped and re-finnished.

Fail 21 Jul 2010 4,423 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

The frame is rusty and starting to deteriorate,needs to be stripped and re-finnished.

Pass 23 May 2009 4,001 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 3,635 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 3,635 miles

Front Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2006 1,989 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 1,989 miles

Front Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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 742T is a 2001 Yamaha XS650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 14,247 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 742T, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha XS650 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WPO 742T registered?

WPO 742T is a 2001 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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