MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,338 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
split in rear mudguard
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
nearside front footrest ruber missing
slight corrosion on rear mudguard
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S161 MHN is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 S161 MHN, 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 S161 MHN registered?
S161 MHN is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 19 October 1998.
Is S161 MHN safe to buy?
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