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S251 VKL

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

23,656 mi
Last recorded23,656 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS251 VKL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 23,656 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 23,470 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2024 23,109 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 19,668 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 17,742 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 17,740 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 12,369 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 12,300 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate all position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 8,811 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 8,687 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 8,431 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 8,279 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 8,044 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 7,791 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 7,580 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 7,519 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 7,152 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 7,051 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 6,934 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 6,760 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 6,576 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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S251 VKL is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S251 VKL, 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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S251 VKL is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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