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S578 DGX

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,366 mi
Last recorded34,366 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS578 DGX
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 34,366 miles

Front no mudguard fitted at time of test

Rear no mudguard fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Apr 2023 33,093 miles

Front no mudguard fitted at time of test

Rear no mudguard fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Apr 2023 33,093 miles

Front no mudguard fitted at time of test

Rear no mudguard fitted at time of test

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 31,999 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 31,972 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 30,945 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 May 2021 30,943 miles

Rear Brake component insecure brake arm (1.1.21 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 30,912 miles

Brake component insecure rear lever incorrectly fitted on brake cam at rear hub (1.1.21 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure rear fender mountings loose (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate incorrect plate black and silver (0.1 (c))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 29,154 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play advise replacing asap (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 29,154 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play advise replacing asap (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 28,446 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

play in the gear pedal pivots

rear tyre has very slightly perished

Pass 4 Sep 2017 28,018 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

gear lever pivot points worn badly

Pass 12 Aug 2016 27,323 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 27,317 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. rear suspension unit lower mount broken (2.4.A.2d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 24,868 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 24,868 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2014 24,095 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2013 22,164 miles

clonking sound from rear brake under load

o/s brake pad close to legal

riders seat mountings losse,need to be tightened

rusty front discs

slight play rear wheel bearing

Fail 29 May 2013 22,164 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

clonking sound from rear brake under load

o/s brake pad close to legal

riders seat mountings losse,need to be tightened

rusty front discs

slight play rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 May 2012 21,820 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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S578 DGX is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S578 DGX, 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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S578 DGX is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 9 September 1998.

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