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S388 VVR

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

19,658 mi
Last recorded19,658 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS388 VVR
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 19,658 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 19,658 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 19,292 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 18,859 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 18,830 miles

Brake grabbing severely Rear (1.2.1 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 18,710 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2017 18,672 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 18,565 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 18,564 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 18,217 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 16,145 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 16,145 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 11,880 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 11,108 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 9,956 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 9,275 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 8,456 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 7,463 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 5,761 miles

tax disc holder damaged near front wheel

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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S388 VVR is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S388 VVR, 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 S388 VVR registered?

S388 VVR is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S388 VVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S388 VVR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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