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S403 ADL

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,802 mi
Last recorded26,802 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS403 ADL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 26,802 miles

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

Rear Inner Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 26,423 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 26,224 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 25,473 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 24,869 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 23,987 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 22,705 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 20,478 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 20,478 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 18,549 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2014 17,035 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 15,575 miles

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

Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 14,573 miles

Advise rear brake service

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

Pass 9 May 2011 13,368 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 13,364 miles

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 11,927 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 10,573 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 9,095 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 7,453 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 5,586 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 5,569 miles

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

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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S403 ADL is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S403 ADL, 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 S403 ADL registered?

S403 ADL is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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