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TFA 68W

1981 Yamaha XS650

Maroon Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,567 mi
Last recorded24,567 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Yamaha XS65021,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFA 68W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1981
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 24,567 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 24,038 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 22,976 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 38,547 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 38,538 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 May 2017 36,401 miles

Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 38,348 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 38,348 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 38,248 miles

Indicators work but slightly affected by reevs

Pass 30 Jun 2012 38,191 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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TFA 68W is a 1981 Yamaha XS650 in Maroon with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TFA 68W, 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 TFA 68W registered?

TFA 68W is a 1981 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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