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S665 OUG

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,112 mi
Last recorded29,112 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS665 OUG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 29,112 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 28,912 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 28,050 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 27,908 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

no mudguards fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Jul 2014 27,269 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 26,005 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 24,401 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 21,427 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 21,422 miles

Rear suspension component cracked (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 17,764 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 14,675 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 10,979 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 10,898 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 7,508 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 5,515 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2005 5,515 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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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S665 OUG is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S665 OUG, 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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S665 OUG is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 14 October 1998.

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