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S523 JTR

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,299 mi
Last recorded30,299 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS523 JTR
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 30,299 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 30,185 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 30,185 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 30,068 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 29,989 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 29,946 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 29,867 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 29,534 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 29,246 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 28,764 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 27,904 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 27,293 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 26,651 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 25,874 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 24,891 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 23,730 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 22,057 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 20,126 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 17,879 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 17,870 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 17,845 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 17,843 miles

Centre Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 17,806 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 16,918 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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S523 JTR is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S523 JTR, 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 S523 JTR registered?

S523 JTR is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S523 JTR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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