MOT Status
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25,552 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Front no mudguard fitted
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Brake component slightly loose rear brake torque arm mounting bolt does not protrude through nyloc nut (1.1.21 (c))
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))
Rear no mudguard fitted
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Front no mudguard fitted
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Brake component slightly loose rear brake torque arm mounting bolt does not protrude through nyloc nut (1.1.21 (c))
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))
Rear no mudguard fitted
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
FRONT/REAR MUDGUARDS NOT FITTED
FRONT/REAR MUDGUARDS NOT FITTED
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Throttle operating incorrectly sticking on offside lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
no mudguards fitted
registration plate held on with velcro
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear cylinder manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear cylinder manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front mudguard missing
Rear mudguard missing
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
no rear footrests fitted at the time of test single seat
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
no rear footpegs single seat
Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
no rear footpegs single seat
Inner Front Upper Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Outer Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Nearside Front Lower Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
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S550 SNK is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 S550 SNK, 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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S550 SNK is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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