MOT Status
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54,198 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre is unsuitable rear fitment tyre fitted front (5.2.3 (a))
Fuel cap ineffective temporary fuel cap fitted, will not maintain a seal when tank is filled (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements too quiet, cannot be heard clearly (7.7 (c))
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Tyre is unsuitable rear fitment tyre fitted to front wheel (5.2.3 (a))
Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel front brake does not work (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured rear suspension shock absorber mounting to swing arm broken away. shock absorber not attached to swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Footrest slightly loose all four footrest pivots slightly worn, but all are secure (6.2.12 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))
gear lever pivot worn
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
wiring insecure
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
wiring insecure
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
fronttyrehas small cuts
Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Xvs 650 A?
Based on 1,450 MOT tests across 222 vehicles.
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S277 BFE is a 1998 Yamaha Xvs 650 A in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 1998 Yamaha Xvs 650 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 17,380 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 Xvs 650 A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S277 BFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Yamaha Xvs 650 A typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Xvs 650 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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S277 BFE is a 1998 Yamaha Xvs 650 A, first registered on 21 August 1998.
Is S277 BFE safe to buy?
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