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MCD 197P

1976 Yamaha XS650

Black Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,508 mi
Last recorded91,508 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 Yamaha XS65017,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCD 197P
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 91,508 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

engine leaks oil

Pass 9 Jul 2016 91,015 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

engine leaks oil

Pass 10 Jul 2015 90,829 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 89,806 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 85,925 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

engine leaks oil

Pass 27 Jul 2012 81,269 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2012 81,269 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2011 75,688 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 75,541 miles

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 68,821 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 63,630 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 58,599 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 52,370 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 45,685 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 45,685 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2005 37,184 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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MCD 197P is a 1976 Yamaha XS650 in Black with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1976 Yamaha XS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 17,622 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 MCD 197P, 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 50 years old, this Yamaha XS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MCD 197P is a 1976 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 8 March 1976.

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