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S627 YON

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

14,861 mi
Last recorded14,861 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS627 YON
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 14,861 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 14,598 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 14,169 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

smaller mudguards fitted front and rear.

Pass 12 Aug 2019 13,583 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 13,583 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 13,042 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 12,824 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 11,146 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 8,420 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 6,225 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 6,096 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 5,992 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 5,872 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 5,791 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 5,623 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 5,334 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 5,245 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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S627 YON is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 S627 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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S627 YON is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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