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S225 VAW

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Gold Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

17,362 mi
Last recorded17,362 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS225 VAW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 17,362 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 16,467 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 16,302 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 16,039 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 15,759 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 15,507 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 15,203 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 15,203 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 14,850 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 14,666 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 14,415 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 14,343 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 14,106 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 13,990 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 13,772 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 13,772 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 13,526 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 13,223 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 12,783 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 12,435 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 12,060 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 11,685 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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S225 VAW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Gold 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 S225 VAW, 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 S225 VAW registered?

S225 VAW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S225 VAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S225 VAW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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