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S439 LHG

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

42,062 mi
Last recorded42,062 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS439 LHG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 42,062 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 40,624 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 40,624 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen You can pass a right hand dip headlamp fitted with masks or converter kits that temporarily alter the lamp for use in the UK by removing the beam ‘kick-up’ to the right. (mask kit fitted) (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 39,305 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 37,358 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 36,280 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp mask fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2016 36,167 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 36,229 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 36,118 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 36,036 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 35,919 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 35,788 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 35,410 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 34,882 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 33,630 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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S439 LHG is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 S439 LHG, 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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S439 LHG is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 14 October 1998.

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