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S541 BFW

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

44,598 mi
Last recorded44,598 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS541 BFW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 44,598 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 44,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2013 43,199 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

clutch pedal pivot worn.

Fail 16 Jul 2012 40,603 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

clutch pedal pivot worn.

slight corrosion rear mudguard.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 40,603 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

clutch pedal pivot worn.

slight corrosion rear mudguard.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 37,885 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

side stand bracket loose

wear in gear change pivot.

Fail 19 Jul 2010 34,717 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

wear in gearchange pivot.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 34,717 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

wear in gearchange pivot.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 31,633 miles

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

front mudguard corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2008 28,519 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

wear in gear change pivot.

Fail 21 Jul 2008 28,500 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

wear in gear change pivot.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 25,847 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

clutch pedal pivot worn

Fail 25 Jul 2006 23,380 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

wear in gearchange pivot.

Pass 25 Jul 2006 23,380 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

wear in gearchange pivot.

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
Full Yamaha XVS650 reliability report

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S541 BFW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S541 BFW, 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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S541 BFW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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