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S65 JAL

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

11,250 mi
Last recorded11,250 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS65 JAL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 11,250 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 10,703 miles

no mudguards fitted.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 10,556 miles

no front mudguard fitted

no rear mudguard fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2015 10,552 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front mudguard missing

rear mudguard missing

Pass 10 Jun 2015 10,552 miles

front mudguard missing

rear mudguard missing

Pass 28 Feb 2014 10,387 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 9,811 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 9,811 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 9,245 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 9,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 8,611 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 8,448 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 7,847 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 7,482 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 7,000 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 7,000 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 6,221 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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S65 JAL is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S65 JAL, 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 S65 JAL registered?

S65 JAL is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S65 JAL safe to buy?

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