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S269 MFP

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,874 mi
Last recorded34,874 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS269 MFP
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 34,874 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 34,532 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 34,377 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear brake limited reserve travel

head lamp beam slightly vague may have HID bulb fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2023 34,377 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear brake limited reserve travel

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

head lamp beam slightly vague may have HID bulb fitted

Pass 21 May 2022 34,367 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 34,192 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Brake rod worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 33,662 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 33,644 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 33,425 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 33,162 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 32,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 3 Aug 2012 32,427 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Jun 2011 26,702 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 21,507 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 20,551 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 19,268 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 18,092 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 16,062 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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S269 MFP is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S269 MFP, 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 S269 MFP registered?

S269 MFP is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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