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S122 KPO

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,890 mi
Last recorded8,890 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS122 KPO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 8,890 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 8,887 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 8,215 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 7,818 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 7,818 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 7,152 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 5,832 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 5,324 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 5,161 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 4,767 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 4,443 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 4,236 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 3,801 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2011 3,293 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 2,614 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 2,350 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 2,254 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 1,321 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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S122 KPO 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 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 S122 KPO, 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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S122 KPO is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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