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S511 LJH

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

61,430 mi
Last recorded61,430 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS511 LJH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 61,430 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre Cracking/Perishing

Fail 24 Jul 2024 61,430 miles

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre Cracking/Perishing

Pass 3 Sep 2021 61,303 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 61,155 miles

rear brake has long travel but works ok

Fail 2 Sep 2020 61,155 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

rear brake has long travel but works ok

Pass 5 Sep 2019 60,938 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 60,938 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2015 60,400 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

cracking in front tread of tyre

Fail 5 Mar 2015 60,400 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

cracking in front tread of tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2014 59,542 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 58,975 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 58,552 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 58,552 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 52,816 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 45,686 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 45,686 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 37,397 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 30,215 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 30,215 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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S511 LJH is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S511 LJH, 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 S511 LJH registered?

S511 LJH is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 15 August 1998.

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