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S134 BHO

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,037 mi
Last recorded35,037 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS134 BHO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 35,037 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 34,763 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 33,609 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 31,548 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 29,744 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower frame ! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear tyre cracking between tread !

Pass 17 Mar 2020 27,815 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Swinging arm rusty!

Pass 20 Mar 2019 27,593 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 27,527 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 27,382 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 27,074 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 26,688 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 26,688 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 26,434 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 24,245 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 23,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 13,868 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 20,856 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 18,839 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 16,032 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 16,032 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 14,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 10,150 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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S134 BHO is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S134 BHO, 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 S134 BHO registered?

S134 BHO is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 19 September 1998.

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