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S229 VAW

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,862 mi
Last recorded13,862 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS229 VAW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 May 2019 13,862 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 13,717 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 13,339 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 13,336 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 12,869 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 12,729 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 12,695 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 12,322 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 11,982 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 11,676 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 11,121 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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S229 VAW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S229 VAW, 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 S229 VAW registered?

S229 VAW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S229 VAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S229 VAW shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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