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S779 VEX

1998 Yamaha Xvs 650 A

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,498 mi
Last recorded35,498 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xvs 650 A17,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS779 VEX
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 650 A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 35,498 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 32,347 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 32,347 miles

Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2006 27,717 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xvs 650 A?

Based on 1,450 MOT tests across 222 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
529
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
222
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 4
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S779 VEX is a 1998 Yamaha Xvs 650 A in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S779 VEX, 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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What year was S779 VEX registered?

S779 VEX is a 1998 Yamaha Xvs 650 A, first registered on 17 October 1998.

Is S779 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S779 VEX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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