MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,998 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Stop lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Gear shift pivot worn
Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))
Wheel corroded but not to excess Front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All of frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Gear lever pivot worn
Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))
Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
Wheel corroded but not to excess Front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Light switch sticks but operates lights
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake disc rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
frame and swing arm corroded
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted Rusty (3.2.A1l)
Gear lever pivot worn
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted Lower mount snapped/broken (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front brake disc rusty.
Front tyre starting to perish.
Main frame under carriage and swing arm corroded.
Wheel spokes starting to corrode.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside gear pivot warn
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside gear pivot warn
Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
fuel cap seal is slightly perished
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
rear brake is slightly binding
Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)
rear brake is slightly binding
Nail in rear tyre
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nail in rear tyre
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)
Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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 position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y198 CLA is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 2001 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 13,452 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 Y198 CLA, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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Y198 CLA is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 8 June 2001.
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