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S87 RYB

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,471 mi
Last recorded28,471 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS87 RYB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 28,471 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 28,471 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 25,691 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 25,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 21,789 miles

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

front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 May 2011 18,878 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 17,649 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 16,006 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 16,006 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 14,379 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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S87 RYB is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S87 RYB, 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 S87 RYB registered?

S87 RYB is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 24 December 1998.

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