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S550 SNK

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,552 mi
Last recorded25,552 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS550 SNK
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 25,552 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front no mudguard fitted

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brake component slightly loose rear brake torque arm mounting bolt does not protrude through nyloc nut (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear no mudguard fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2025 25,552 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front no mudguard fitted

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brake component slightly loose rear brake torque arm mounting bolt does not protrude through nyloc nut (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear no mudguard fitted

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 May 2024 25,288 miles

FRONT/REAR MUDGUARDS NOT FITTED

Fail 14 May 2024 25,288 miles

FRONT/REAR MUDGUARDS NOT FITTED

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 25,287 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))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking on offside lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

no mudguards fitted

registration plate held on with velcro

Pass 6 Apr 2022 25,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear cylinder manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 25,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear cylinder manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 25,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 25,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 24,816 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 24,423 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 23,796 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front mudguard missing

Rear mudguard missing

Pass 19 Mar 2016 22,986 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 22,286 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 21,628 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 21,513 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

no rear footrests fitted at the time of test single seat

Pass 19 Aug 2011 19,869 miles

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

no rear footpegs single seat

Fail 15 Aug 2011 19,867 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

no rear footpegs single seat

Pass 31 Jul 2010 17,825 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 14,647 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 14,647 miles

Inner Front Upper Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Outer Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 12,292 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 11,181 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 11,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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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S550 SNK is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S550 SNK, 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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S550 SNK is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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