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S879 KGN

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

27,142 mi
Last recorded27,142 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS879 KGN
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 27,142 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 23,009 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 20,684 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 20,588 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 20,472 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 20,412 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 19,794 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 19,794 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 18,037 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 18,037 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 15,490 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 14,289 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 11,914 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 11,642 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 11,186 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 10,882 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 10,135 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 10,107 miles

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)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2006 9,032 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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S879 KGN is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 S879 KGN, 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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S879 KGN is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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