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YUR 98X

1981 Yamaha XS650

Black Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,712 mi
Last recorded25,712 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS65021,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUR 98X
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 25,712 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 25,527 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2016 25,487 miles

Rear Inner Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swinging arm (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2013 25,443 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

gear lever loose on splines

oil leak

Fail 20 May 2013 25,443 miles

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

gear lever loose on splines

main stand bolts insecure

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2010 25,415 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 25,347 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 25,346 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 25,318 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 25,075 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 25,071 miles

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

exhuasts slightly noisey

rear brake light switch is insecure

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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YUR 98X is a 1981 Yamaha XS650 in Black with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YUR 98X, 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 YUR 98X registered?

YUR 98X is a 1981 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 21 December 1981.

Is YUR 98X safe to buy?

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