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S651 RLD

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Gold Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

36,125 mi
Last recorded36,125 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS651 RLD
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 36,125 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 36,050 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 35,962 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 35,844 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 35,105 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 32,745 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 32,670 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 31,755 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 31,317 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 31,317 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 30,702 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,782 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 28,257 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 24,361 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 24,361 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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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S651 RLD is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Gold with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S651 RLD, 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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S651 RLD is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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