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G12 SOL

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

14,464 mi
Last recorded14,464 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 SOL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2022 14,464 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 14,272 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 13,935 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 13,315 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 13,024 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2017 13,024 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 12,792 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2008 12,524 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 12,401 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2007 12,387 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2006 12,292 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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G12 SOL is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G12 SOL, 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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G12 SOL is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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