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P25 PES

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,777 mi
Last recorded25,777 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 PES
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 25,777 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 25,725 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 25,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Handlebar control block slightly loose

Fail 26 Jul 2023 25,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Handlebar control block slightly loose

Pass 14 Jul 2022 25,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 24,733 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 24,046 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 23,938 miles

Front Brake pads corroded

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. swinging arm (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 23,932 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fuel cap seal slightly perished.

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 23,830 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front brake binding.

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 23,828 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front brake binding.

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 23,816 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 23,613 miles

Centre Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 23,464 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 23,062 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 23,060 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 22,082 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 21,058 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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P25 PES 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 83.3%.

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 P25 PES, 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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P25 PES is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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