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S742 CYJ

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,437 mi
Last recorded14,437 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS742 CYJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 14,437 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 12,482 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 10,975 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Front tyre starting to perish.

Fail 13 Dec 2021 10,949 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front tyre starting to perish.

Left hand rear indicator flash rate changing with engine rpm

Pass 6 Nov 2020 9,018 miles

Clutch cable frayed

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 8,259 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 7,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 7,533 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

None std exhaust fitted and loud

None std front and rear lamps fitted

None std indicators fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2017 7,420 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 6,284 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 6,115 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 6,081 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 4,966 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 3,387 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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S742 CYJ is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S742 CYJ, 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 S742 CYJ registered?

S742 CYJ is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 19 October 1998.

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