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S153 JCW

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Gold Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

16,785 mi
Last recorded16,785 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS153 JCW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 16,785 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 16,617 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 16,617 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip not secure to handlebars. (2.2.1 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2024 16,489 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 16,486 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 16,437 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 16,364 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 16,342 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 16,324 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 16,271 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 16,153 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 16,080 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 16,005 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 15,678 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 15,644 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 15,135 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 14,376 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 14,373 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 13,351 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 11,503 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 9,799 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 9,212 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 9,200 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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S153 JCW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Gold with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 S153 JCW, 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 S153 JCW registered?

S153 JCW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S153 JCW safe to buy?

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