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KPT 894T

1979 Yamaha XS650

White Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,780 mi
Last recorded4,780 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 1979 Yamaha XS65021,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPT 894T
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 4,780 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 4,549 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 3,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

dip switch not close enough to grip

oil leak on near side

Fail 6 Jun 2013 3,639 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

dip switch not close enough to grip

oil leak on near side

Pass 19 Jul 2008 3,179 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 1,932 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 45 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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KPT 894T is a 1979 Yamaha XS650 in White with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha XS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 21,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KPT 894T, 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 47 years old, this Yamaha XS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KPT 894T registered?

KPT 894T is a 1979 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 24 January 1979.

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