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S340 CEU

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Gold Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,938 mi
Last recorded24,938 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS340 CEU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 24,938 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 20,957 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 20,056 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 20,022 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 19,893 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 19,722 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 19,722 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 19,152 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 18,725 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 18,407 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 18,240 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 18,220 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

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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S340 CEU is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Gold with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S340 CEU, 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 S340 CEU registered?

S340 CEU is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S340 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S340 CEU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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