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S756 JHG

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

44,239 mi
Last recorded44,239 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS756 JHG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 44,239 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 44,004 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 44,004 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2011 43,440 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 43,440 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 42,942 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 42,942 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 40,338 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2008 40,319 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 38,178 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 38,178 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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S756 JHG is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S756 JHG, 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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S756 JHG is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S756 JHG shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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