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J8 FYU

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

12,167 mi
Last recorded12,167 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 FYU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 12,167 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 12,052 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 11,846 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 11,371 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 11,371 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 10,786 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 10,552 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 10,089 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 9,225 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 8,937 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2017 8,937 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 8,638 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 8,441 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 7,914 miles

front indicators starting to fade towards white light

Pass 26 Jun 2012 7,428 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 6,941 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 6,941 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 6,113 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 6,113 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 4,833 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 4,231 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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J8 FYU is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J8 FYU, 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 J8 FYU registered?

J8 FYU is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J8 FYU safe to buy?

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