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S708 BDE

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,466 mi
Last recorded22,466 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS708 BDE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 22,466 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 19,761 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 19,761 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b)

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2012 14,599 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 9,613 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 5,465 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 4,352 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 4,177 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 4,062 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 4,034 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 3,684 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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S708 BDE is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S708 BDE, 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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S708 BDE is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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