MOT Status
ValidMileage
17,288 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
OIL LEAK
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Stop lamp not working HAND CONTROL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
OIL LEAK
Offside Front BRAKE HOSE NOT SECURES TO BRACKET
Offside Front Upper FORK CLAMP BOLT LOOSE
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
noisy exhuast
front tyre is cracked
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front tyre cracked
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose excessively kinked (3.2.B3a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S855 SDW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 S855 SDW, 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 S855 SDW registered?
S855 SDW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 10 September 1998.
Is S855 SDW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S855 SDW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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