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S336 UAB

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,011 mi
Last recorded17,011 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS336 UAB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 17,011 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 16,893 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 16,486 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 16,480 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 16,374 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 16,224 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 16,197 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 16,054 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 16,016 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 15,826 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 15,407 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 15,269 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 15,036 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 14,754 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2010 14,754 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 14,354 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 12,745 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 12,550 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 11,445 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 11,445 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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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S336 UAB is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S336 UAB, 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 S336 UAB registered?

S336 UAB is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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