Yamaha XVS650

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 649 cc

S742 CYJMOT history

S742 CYJ is a black petrol Yamaha XVS650 first used on 19 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 14,437 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2025
Mileage
14,437 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2024
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
648 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S742 CYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
XVS650
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
649 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
19 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S742 CYJ was last recorded at 14,437 miles on 14 Mar 2024, 1,955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
12,482 miles · 23 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
1,955 miles
Average per year
648 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 14,437 miles
  • 2023 – 12,482 miles
  • 2022 – 10,975 miles
  • 2021 – 10,949 miles
  • 2020 – 9,018 miles
  • 2019 – 8,259 miles
  • 2018 – 7,553 miles
  • 2017 – 7,420 miles
  • 2015 – 6,284 miles
  • 2010 – 6,115 miles
  • 2009 – 6,081 miles
  • 2008 – 4,966 miles
  • 2007 – 3,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass14,437 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass14,437 miles (+1,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    14,437 miles
    Test number
    283021154367
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  2. Pass12,482 miles (+1,507)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    12,482 miles
    Test number
    116058059874
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass10,975 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    10,975 miles
    Test number
    656116682661
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Front tyre starting to perish.
  4. Fail10,949 miles (+1,931)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,949 miles
    Test number
    844377519484
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront tyre starting to perish.
    • AdvisoryLeft hand rear indicator flash rate changing with engine rpm
  5. Pass9,018 miles (+759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    9,018 miles
    Test number
    675654603561
    • AdvisoryClutch cable frayed
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  6. Pass8,259 miles (+706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    8,259 miles
    Test number
    490938305021
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  7. Pass7,553 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    7,553 miles
    Test number
    501165264996
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  8. Fail7,533 miles (+113)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,533 miles
    Test number
    295048185488
    • DangerousStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFloor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNone std exhaust fitted and loud
    • AdvisoryNone std front and rear lamps fitted
    • AdvisoryNone std indicators fitted
  9. Pass7,420 miles (+1,136)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    7,420 miles
    Test number
    706597481726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass6,284 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    6,284 miles
    Test number
    859473405102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass6,115 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    6,115 miles
    Test number
    872930810233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass6,081 miles (+1,115)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    6,081 miles
    Test number
    232621919287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass4,966 miles (+1,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    4,966 miles
    Test number
    582804418194
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
  14. Pass3,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    3,387 miles
    Test number
    843404057092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S742 CYJ

Does S742 CYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S742 CYJ expired on 13 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S742 CYJ?
The MOT on S742 CYJ expired on 13 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S742 CYJ done?
S742 CYJ was recorded at 14,437 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2024, an average of 648 miles a year.
Has S742 CYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S742 CYJ has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on S742 CYJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S742 CYJ find?
S742 CYJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: exhaust noisy.

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