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S391 ORY

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

30,761 mi
Last recorded30,761 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS391 ORY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 30,761 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 30,482 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 30,321 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2023 30,159 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 29,892 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 29,678 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 29,504 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 29,138 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 28,715 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 28,377 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 28,128 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 27,628 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 27,289 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 27,216 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 27,207 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 27,207 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 26,779 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 26,779 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 25,908 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 25,294 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 24,630 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 23,873 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 22,724 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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S391 ORY is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 S391 ORY, 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 S391 ORY registered?

S391 ORY is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S391 ORY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S391 ORY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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