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S307 RDG

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,057 mi
Last recorded35,057 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS307 RDG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 35,057 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 35,056 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 31,937 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 29,597 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 29,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 27,095 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 27,095 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 24,802 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 20,193 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 13,517 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 13,494 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 9,317 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 7,905 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 7,725 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 7,672 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 7,558 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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S307 RDG is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 S307 RDG, 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 S307 RDG registered?

S307 RDG is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 15 October 1998.

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