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S354 CJW

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,639 mi
Last recorded22,639 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS354 CJW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 22,639 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 22,639 miles

Central Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Front day time use only

Central Front frame rusty

Central Front no mud gaurd

Offside Rear exhaust noisy

Pass 24 May 2022 22,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

day time use only

frame rusty

front spindles rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2020 22,639 miles

day time use only no lights

frame rusty

spokes rusty

Fail 7 Aug 2020 22,639 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

day time use only

frame rusty

spokes rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2016 22,369 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 22,060 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 20,608 miles

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

Front mudguard not fitted

Handlebars slightly bent

Pass 24 May 2008 19,234 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 19,234 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 18,190 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 16,167 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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S354 CJW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S354 CJW, 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 S354 CJW registered?

S354 CJW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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