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H15 XVS

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,279 mi
Last recorded42,279 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 XVS
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 42,279 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 42,169 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 41,690 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 41,299 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 41,243 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

handlebars operation

monoshock bush slight play

Pass 24 Mar 2018 40,094 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 38,880 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 38,867 miles

Direction indicator missing all four (1.5.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 35,523 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 26,050 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 26,047 miles

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 24,568 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 24,568 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 May 2012 24,291 miles

rear tyre outer sidewall cover slightly insecure

Fail 16 May 2012 24,291 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

rear tyre outer sidewall cover slightly insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2011 23,591 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 23,555 miles

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 Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 22,095 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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H15 XVS is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H15 XVS, 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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H15 XVS is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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