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S556 DGH

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

9,952 mi
Last recorded9,952 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS556 DGH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2021 9,952 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working no brake lights on both front and rear brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 6,268 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 4,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 4,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2018 4,511 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 4,511 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 4,065 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 4,062 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 4,102 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 3,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 3,571 miles

front fender missing

Fail 27 Jan 2015 3,571 miles

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

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

front fender missing

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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S556 DGH is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S556 DGH, 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 S556 DGH registered?

S556 DGH is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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