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S615 APM

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,179 mi
Last recorded40,179 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS615 APM
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 40,179 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 40,085 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 40,072 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 37,865 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 35,674 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 32,608 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 32,608 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 27,656 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 26,877 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 25,614 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 23,283 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 21,513 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2009 21,484 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 19,559 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 17,317 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 15,594 miles

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

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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S615 APM is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 15,022 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 S615 APM, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S615 APM registered?

S615 APM is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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