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CRW 246T

1978 Yamaha XS650

Blue Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148 mi
Last recorded148 miles
Recorded on12 May 2007
Typical for 1978 Yamaha XS65022,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRW 246T
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2007 148 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front tyre sidewall starting to crack

Chain guard missing

Fail 12 May 2007 148 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

front tyre sidewall starting to crack

Chain guard missing

Pass 20 May 2006

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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CRW 246T is a 1978 Yamaha XS650 in Blue 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 CRW 246T, 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 CRW 246T registered?

CRW 246T is a 1978 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 13 October 1978.

Is CRW 246T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRW 246T 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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