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S530 NRA

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

36,682 mi
Last recorded36,682 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS530 NRA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 36,682 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 36,255 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 May 2024 36,254 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 35,867 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 33,233 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 33,204 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 32,343 miles

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

rear side light and number plate light dim

Pass 21 Jun 2018 24,289 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 19,534 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 19,344 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 12,138 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 11,580 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 10,781 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 9,334 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 7,888 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 6,386 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 6,386 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2010 4,761 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 4,020 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 2,829 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 1,198 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 1,198 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 810 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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S530 NRA is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S530 NRA, 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 S530 NRA registered?

S530 NRA is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S530 NRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S530 NRA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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