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S529 UPV

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

14,066 mi
Last recorded14,066 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS529 UPV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2025 14,066 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 14,042 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 13,912 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 13,599 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 13,417 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 13,360 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 13,075 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 12,569 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 12,165 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 12,165 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 12,153 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 11,861 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 11,228 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 11,228 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2007 10,585 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 9,960 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 9,950 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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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S529 UPV is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 S529 UPV, 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 S529 UPV registered?

S529 UPV is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 17 October 1998.

Is S529 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S529 UPV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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