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Y52 GDY

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,545 mi
Last recorded80,545 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY52 GDY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 80,545 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 71,771 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 62,527 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 57,897 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 42,735 miles

Nearside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

headlamp beam deflector fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2018 39,046 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 39,045 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 36,588 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 32,448 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 32,212 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 26,404 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 25,870 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2013 24,917 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 23,682 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2011 21,758 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 18,860 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 14,842 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 12,775 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 9,762 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2006 4,653 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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Y52 GDY is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y52 GDY, 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 Y52 GDY registered?

Y52 GDY is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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