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S423 AHO

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Gold Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,240 mi
Last recorded8,240 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS423 AHO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 8,240 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 8,237 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle lower part of frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 8,237 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle lower part of frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 8,235 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 7,787 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 6,357 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 6,230 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 6,053 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 5,595 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 5,583 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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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S423 AHO is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Gold with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S423 AHO, 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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S423 AHO is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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