MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,724 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)
headlight loose in headlight frame
headlight loose in headlight frame
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Gear shifter bushing is excessivly worn.
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Gear shifter bushing is excessivly worn.
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)
front fender bracket cracked.
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
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S312 BDM is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S312 BDM, 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 S312 BDM registered?
S312 BDM is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 18 November 1998.
Is S312 BDM safe to buy?
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