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S851 RHJ

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

12,988 mi
Last recorded12,988 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS851 RHJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 12,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 12,675 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 11,698 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 10,656 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 9,360 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 8,904 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 8,886 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))

Pass 8 Jul 2014 8,581 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 8,558 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7) DANGEROUS

Front mudguard can easily contact any fixed point of the motor bicycle. (2.3.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 7,820 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 7,190 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 7,190 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 2,562 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 2,233 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 1,547 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 1,450 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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S851 RHJ 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 S851 RHJ, 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 S851 RHJ registered?

S851 RHJ is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S851 RHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S851 RHJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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