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S552 XOM

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

30,785 mi
Last recorded30,785 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS552 XOM
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 30,785 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 30,695 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 30,691 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 30,666 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 30,659 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 30,400 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 30,281 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 30,109 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 30,109 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 29,848 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 29,848 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 29,686 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 28,718 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 26,745 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 23,337 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 22,643 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 21,528 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 20,409 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2007 19,059 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 14,174 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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S552 XOM is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S552 XOM, 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 S552 XOM registered?

S552 XOM is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 15 October 1998.

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