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S252 VOB

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

27,391 mi
Last recorded27,391 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS252 VOB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 27,391 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 27,284 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 27,272 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 27,193 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 27,126 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 27,005 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 26,865 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 26,696 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 26,696 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 26,414 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 26,253 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 25,537 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 25,148 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 24,611 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 24,411 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 23,466 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 22,005 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 19,214 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 18,332 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 17,548 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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S252 VOB is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S252 VOB, 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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S252 VOB is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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