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S249 RPV

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

16,113 mi
Last recorded16,113 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS249 RPV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 16,113 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 16,059 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 16,049 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 16,020 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2023 15,908 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 15,673 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 15,297 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 14,892 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 14,524 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 14,229 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 14,147 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 13,933 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 13,695 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 13,030 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 11,905 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 9,505 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 9,211 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 9,211 miles

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2010 8,523 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 8,085 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 7,651 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 7,097 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 5,973 miles

FRONT BRAKE NOISY ON OPERATION. FRONT DISC MARKED AND PADS GLAZED/CONTAMINATION?

Pass 26 May 2005 4,069 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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S249 RPV is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S249 RPV, 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 S249 RPV registered?

S249 RPV is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S249 RPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S249 RPV shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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