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B17 YAM

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,891 mi
Last recorded8,891 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2016 8,891 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 8,888 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 8,825 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 8,820 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 8,693 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 8,231 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 8,103 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 7,949 miles

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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B17 YAM is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B17 YAM, 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 B17 YAM registered?

B17 YAM is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 22 August 1998.

Is B17 YAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 YAM shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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