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S533 YOX

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Gold Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

18,257 mi
Last recorded18,257 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS533 YOX
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 18,257 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 18,146 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 17,882 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 16,576 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 15,036 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 15,019 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 15,006 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 14,863 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 14,863 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 14,839 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 14,091 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 12,587 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 11,563 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 11,296 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 10,529 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 9,720 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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S533 YOX is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Gold with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S533 YOX, 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 S533 YOX registered?

S533 YOX is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S533 YOX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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