1979 Yamaha XS650 0.7L Petrol · TCW 878T
1979 Yamaha XS650 (0.7L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1979. Recorded mileage 61,175 miles. MOT valid until 16/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- YAMAHA XS650
- Year / Origin
- 1979
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,175 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1979
- Engine
- 654cc
TCW 878T Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2026
- 61,175 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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TCW 878T Mileage History
- 22/04/201060,114 mi
- 05/05/201060,114 mi
- 27/02/201760,245 mi+131 mi
- 09/03/201860,369 mi+124 mi
- 10/03/201860,380 mi+11 mi
- 02/03/201960,495 mi+115 mi
- 07/03/202060,698 mi+203 mi
- 16/03/202160,761 mi+63 mi
- 21/03/202260,884 mi+123 mi
- 22/04/202360,952 mi+68 mi
- 20/04/202461,039 mi+87 mi
- 07/06/202561,094 mi+55 mi
- 18/04/202661,175 mi+81 mi
Average of roughly 66 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
TCW 878T MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Yamaha Xs650 (TCW 878T) between April 2010 and April 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)”; “Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)”; “Headlamp aim too low (1.6)”.