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S415 JSR

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

24,289 mi
Last recorded24,289 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS415 JSR
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 24,289 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 23,819 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 22,857 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 22,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 21,672 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 21,415 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 20,430 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 17,401 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 17,383 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 16,820 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 16,331 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 15,902 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 15,421 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 15,077 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 14,576 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 12,211 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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S415 JSR is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 S415 JSR, 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 S415 JSR registered?

S415 JSR is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S415 JSR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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