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S51 JST

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,636 mi
Last recorded21,636 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS51 JST
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2025 21,636 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 21,630 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 21,403 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 21,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 19,953 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 18,030 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 17,180 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 17,116 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 16,038 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 13,972 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 11,145 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 8,426 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 8,243 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 8,072 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 7,913 miles

Nail in rear tyre

slight cracking in front tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2007 7,871 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 7,677 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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S51 JST is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S51 JST, 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 S51 JST registered?

S51 JST is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S51 JST safe to buy?

The MOT history for S51 JST shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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