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S10 KSJ

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Gold Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

11,168 mi
Last recorded11,168 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS10 KSJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 11,168 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 11,001 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 10,985 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 10,995 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 10,328 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 9,620 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 7,952 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 7,830 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 7,349 miles

Front tyre cracking due to age

Rear tyre cracking due to age

Fail 16 Dec 2013 6,383 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 6,383 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 6,232 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 6,097 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 6,097 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 5,997 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 5,685 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 5,280 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 5,016 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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S10 KSJ is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Gold with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S10 KSJ, 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 S10 KSJ registered?

S10 KSJ is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S10 KSJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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