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S599 NBD

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,794 mi
Last recorded15,794 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS599 NBD
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 15,794 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 15,507 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 15,443 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 14,957 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 14,477 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 14,477 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 14,265 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 14,265 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 13,814 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 13,379 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 12,226 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 12,210 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 12,050 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 11,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 11,543 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 11,018 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 11,014 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 10,049 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 8,199 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 7,422 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 6,967 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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S599 NBD is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S599 NBD, 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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S599 NBD is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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