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S115 SNO

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Grey Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

41,781 mi
Last recorded41,781 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS115 SNO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 41,781 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 41,781 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 39,353 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

low damping on front suspension

Pass 31 Aug 2019 36,482 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 36,377 miles

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 30,991 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 30,759 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

EXHAUST NON STANDARD

Pass 11 Aug 2017 25,097 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 24,860 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2016 19,708 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2016 19,708 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 14,816 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 9,517 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 9,517 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 9,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 8,184 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 7,967 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 7,868 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 7,845 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 7,811 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 7,811 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2007 7,791 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 7,459 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 6,581 miles

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

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

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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S115 SNO is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Grey with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S115 SNO, 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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S115 SNO is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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