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S51 MOH

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

19,700 mi
Last recorded19,700 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS51 MOH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 19,700 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2023 19,160 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 18,584 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 18,259 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 18,259 miles

Direction indicator not working R/H front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 15,714 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 15,714 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure Split pin missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 14,034 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 13,140 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 12,214 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 12,214 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 12,051 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 11,591 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 11,493 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 11,491 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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S51 MOH is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 S51 MOH, 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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S51 MOH is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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