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S985 AVT

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,775 mi
Last recorded23,775 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS985 AVT
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 23,775 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 21,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Jul 2010 21,048 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 19,690 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 19,690 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 17,612 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

cracks on both tyres

Pass 10 May 2007 16,509 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 16,018 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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S985 AVT is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S985 AVT, 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 S985 AVT registered?

S985 AVT is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 8 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S985 AVT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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