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S245 LLO

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Gold Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,434 mi
Last recorded12,434 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS245 LLO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 12,434 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 12,434 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2024 11,755 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 11,211 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 11,042 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 11,036 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2014 10,603 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 10,345 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 10,075 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 9,696 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 9,696 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 9,394 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 9,267 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 9,095 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 9,095 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 8,639 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 7,843 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 7,842 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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S245 LLO is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Gold with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S245 LLO, 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 S245 LLO registered?

S245 LLO is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 6 October 1998.

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