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S446 BAN

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

13,231 mi
Last recorded13,231 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS446 BAN
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 13,231 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 13,227 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 13,065 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 12,814 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 12,718 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 12,678 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 12,675 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey leaking on front cycinder (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 12,401 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 12,201 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 9,748 miles

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

Front Upper Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 30 Apr 2013 9,302 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 8,882 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 8,389 miles

n,s,front indicator lens cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2010 8,104 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 7,595 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 7,097 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 6,209 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 5,316 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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S446 BAN is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S446 BAN, 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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S446 BAN is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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