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S880 LLT

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,559 mi
Last recorded14,559 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS880 LLT
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 14,559 miles

Headlamp dim

Pass 23 Sep 2022 14,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 14,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 13,256 miles

Rear number plate light dims slightly with indicators

Pass 31 Aug 2019 12,849 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 12,846 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))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc fractured cracked (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

major oil leak from engine.

Pass 12 May 2009 12,844 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 12,672 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 11,732 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 10,857 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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S880 LLT 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 80%.

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 S880 LLT, 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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S880 LLT is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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