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S151 VMY

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

16,030 mi
Last recorded16,030 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS151 VMY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 16,030 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 15,450 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 15,450 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 14,235 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 14,232 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2015 14,045 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 14,045 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 13,240 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 11,353 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 11,202 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 10,501 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 10,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 9,847 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 8,862 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 8,862 miles

Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 8,073 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 7,726 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 7,078 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 6,434 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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S151 VMY is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 S151 VMY, 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 S151 VMY registered?

S151 VMY is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is S151 VMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S151 VMY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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