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S669 XAD

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

35,422 mi
Last recorded35,422 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS669 XAD
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 35,422 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Gear Lever Bush Worn

Pass 9 Jul 2019 32,301 miles

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

Offside Front Indicator Stem Slightly Broken But function not Effected

Fail 9 Jul 2019 32,301 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Indicator Stem Slightly Broken But function not Effected

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 28,789 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 28,789 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 25,988 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 24,219 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 24,182 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 20,976 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 19,348 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

gear linkage pivots worn

rear tyre has small cut in bu not deep enough to reach the ply

Fail 4 Apr 2013 19,348 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

gear linkage pivots worn

rear tyre has small cut in bu not deep enough to reach the ply

Pass 24 Oct 2011 16,853 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 16,853 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 15,132 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 15,132 miles

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 13,527 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 13,527 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 12,550 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 11,451 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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S669 XAD is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S669 XAD, 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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S669 XAD is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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