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VAZ 1585

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,994 mi
Last recorded25,994 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAZ 1585
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 25,994 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 25,910 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 25,790 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 25,728 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 25,708 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 25,708 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 25,645 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 25,550 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 25,496 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 25,418 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 25,414 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 25,036 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 25,032 miles

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 24,827 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 24,597 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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VAZ 1585 is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VAZ 1585, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VAZ 1585 registered?

VAZ 1585 is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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