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S323 CJW

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,787 mi
Last recorded26,787 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS323 CJW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 26,787 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 26,787 miles

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 25,260 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 24,203 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 22,623 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 19,085 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 19,070 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 18,944 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 18,881 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 18,587 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 18,462 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 18,460 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 17,981 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 14,475 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 10,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 10,198 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 8,801 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 7,322 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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S323 CJW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S323 CJW, 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 S323 CJW registered?

S323 CJW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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