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ABM 558S

1978 Yamaha XS650

Black Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,231 mi
Last recorded39,231 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Yamaha XS65022,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABM 558S
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2017 39,231 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 39,037 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 38,904 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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ABM 558S is a 1978 Yamaha XS650 in Black with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha XS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 22,064 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 ABM 558S, 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 48 years old, this Yamaha XS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABM 558S registered?

ABM 558S is a 1978 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 23 May 1978.

Is ABM 558S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABM 558S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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