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S436 TKG

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,509 mi
Last recorded15,509 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS436 TKG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 15,509 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Fail 19 Aug 2017 15,509 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 13,663 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 11,342 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 11,202 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Upper Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2013 9,601 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 9,589 miles

Offside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Outer Rear Lower Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 9,228 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 9,206 miles

Inner Front Lower Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 12 May 2007 9,119 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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S436 TKG is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S436 TKG, 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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S436 TKG is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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