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S59 TYA

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

23,486 mi
Last recorded23,486 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS59 TYA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 23,486 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2026 23,485 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 21,419 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 21,033 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 20,612 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 20,411 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 19,907 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 19,171 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 19,171 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 18,530 miles

Front Tyre cracking slightly on sidewall.

Rear Tyre sidewall cracking slightly.

Fail 21 Mar 2018 18,530 miles

Front Tyre cracking slightly on sidewall.

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre sidewall cracking slightly.

Pass 20 Jan 2017 115,411 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 17,656 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 17,540 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 17,098 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 16,648 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 16,271 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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S59 TYA is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S59 TYA, 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 S59 TYA registered?

S59 TYA is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S59 TYA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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