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S615 YON

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

28,342 mi
Last recorded28,342 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS615 YON
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 28,342 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 27,012 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 25,426 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 25,424 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements three line format and incorrect colour (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 23,700 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 22,666 miles

Both frame and swing arm have varying degrees of corrossion present

Fail 22 Apr 2017 22,666 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake unable to operate front brake lever smothly - very notchy (3.3.A1b)

Both frame and swing arm have varying degrees of corrossion present

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above 1mm in places, Tyre tread feathered and feels rough on the roller tester (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2016 21,592 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 19,839 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 18,054 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 16,628 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 14,403 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 10,159 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 10,156 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2010 5,997 miles

both front(14psi) and rear(22psi) tyre pressures were low and have been re-inflated

front brake lever operation feels slightly grabby,not enough to warrant failure

Fail 28 Jan 2010 5,997 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

both front(14psi) and rear(22psi) tyre pressures were low and have been re-inflated

front brake lever operation feels slightly grabby,not enough to warrant failure

Pass 1 Dec 2008 4,812 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 3,345 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 2,265 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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S615 YON is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S615 YON, 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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S615 YON is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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