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S38 NNR

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

11,942 mi
Last recorded11,942 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS38 NNR
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 11,942 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 11,815 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 11,778 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 11,674 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 11,353 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 10,878 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 10,507 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 10,029 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 8,984 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 8,391 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 7,918 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 7,423 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 7,031 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 6,494 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 5,766 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 5,295 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 4,744 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 4,513 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 4,513 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 4,340 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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S38 NNR 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 95%.

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 S38 NNR, 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 S38 NNR registered?

S38 NNR is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 23 November 1998.

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