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S877 FTN

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

35,534 mi
Last recorded35,534 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS877 FTN
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 35,534 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 35,462 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 34,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

number plate mount is n/s not centre

Fail 12 Jan 2022 34,309 miles

Front Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure locking bolt in bottom of fork leg missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

number plate mount is n/s not centre

Pass 20 May 2020 33,352 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 32,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 32,269 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 31,312 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 29,942 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 28,414 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 27,763 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 26,855 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

day time use only

Fail 23 Jul 2013 26,855 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Riders seat missing (6.2.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 26,475 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 26,475 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 24,062 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 21,363 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 21,363 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2009 17,840 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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S877 FTN is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S877 FTN, 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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S877 FTN is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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