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S152 JJB

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,581 mi
Last recorded28,581 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS152 JJB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 28,581 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 27,789 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 25,764 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 25,729 miles

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

Lower Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 23,788 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 23,718 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 21,928 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 20,072 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 20,070 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 18,127 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 16,028 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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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S152 JJB is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S152 JJB, 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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S152 JJB is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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