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236 YEH

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,354 mi
Last recorded21,354 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration236 YEH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 21,354 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 21,302 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 20,926 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 20,790 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 20,773 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 20,480 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 20,480 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2017 20,324 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 17,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 16,304 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2011 14,551 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

headlight is masked

Pass 23 Mar 2010 12,412 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 12,135 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 9,545 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 9,491 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2006 9,491 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 8,853 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 8,853 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Offside Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?

Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,735
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 619
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 250
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 188
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 171
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 161
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236 YEH is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 16,680 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 XVS650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 619 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 236 YEH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XVS650 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 236 YEH registered?

236 YEH is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 236 YEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 236 YEH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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