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S383 LHG

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,411 mi
Last recorded20,411 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS383 LHG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 20,411 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 20,411 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 30 KgF ( 6 Squares ) (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 19,884 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 19,018 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 18,005 miles

rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 24 Dec 2019 16,780 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 16,780 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 11,476 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 9,498 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 25 Jun 2016 38,570 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 18 May 2016 38,565 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

oil leak from sump

Pass 5 May 2015 35,802 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 34,225 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 32,644 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2011 29,966 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 29,965 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 28,070 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 24,226 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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S383 LHG is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S383 LHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S383 LHG registered?

S383 LHG is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 27 October 1998.

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