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S172 JRU

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Beige Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

21,949 mi
Last recorded21,949 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS172 JRU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 21,949 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 21,642 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 20,975 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 20,338 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 19,511 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 19,095 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 18,937 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 18,903 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 18,893 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 18,671 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 18,431 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 17,889 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 16,783 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 15,517 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 14,977 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 14,008 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 13,582 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 13,241 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 12,877 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 12,877 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

rear sub/mudgaurd mounts loose

Pass 19 Feb 2007 12,569 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 12,296 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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S172 JRU is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Beige with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 S172 JRU, 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 S172 JRU registered?

S172 JRU is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 19 November 1998.

Is S172 JRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S172 JRU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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