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S132 AVV

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,474 mi
Last recorded20,474 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS132 AVV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 20,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

no front fender

no rear fender

Fail 21 Oct 2021 20,470 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

At time of test no front fender

At time of test no rear fender

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 20,414 miles

Bike has been modified to a bobber style

Both front and rear mudguards not present

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2012 15,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 14,970 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 8,662 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 8,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 7,490 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake pads getting low

Fail 24 Sep 2010 7,490 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Oct 2009 6,600 miles

Front 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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S132 AVV is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S132 AVV, 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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S132 AVV is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 15 August 1998.

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