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E18 WAG

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,455 mi
Last recorded19,455 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 WAG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2024 19,455 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 19,447 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 19,440 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 19,360 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 19,299 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 19,060 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 18,679 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 18,644 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 18,609 miles

front brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Jul 2015 18,318 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 18,187 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 18,066 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 17,956 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 17,552 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 16,704 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 16,071 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 15,264 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 14,640 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 13,752 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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E18 WAG is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 E18 WAG, 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 E18 WAG registered?

E18 WAG is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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