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S512 RLB

1998 Yamaha XVS650

White Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

19,698 mi
Last recorded19,698 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS512 RLB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 19,698 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 19,332 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 19,329 miles

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

Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced front fork brace/ front fender missing. (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 19,225 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 19,225 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 19,184 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 18,930 miles

front brake hose slightly tight,possibly due to routing

Pass 15 Jun 2013 17,924 miles

possibility of front brake line being pulled taught when bike on full left lock/extension

Pass 25 Jun 2012 16,179 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 14,090 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 12,899 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 11,693 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 11,139 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 8,889 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 4,712 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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S512 RLB is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in White with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S512 RLB, 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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S512 RLB is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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