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S640 NPX

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

38,403 mi
Last recorded38,403 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS640 NPX
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 38,403 miles

Offside Rear Outer Rear Tyre has slightly been damaged, cut/scored

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 38,403 miles

Offside Rear Outer Rear Tyre has slightly been damaged, cut/scored

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 36,994 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 36,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 May 2023 36,732 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 36,594 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 36,119 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 35,982 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 35,976 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 34,523 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 34,051 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 34,051 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 33,126 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2015 32,651 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 32,386 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 32,386 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 31,000 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 28,727 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 26,090 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 26,080 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 24,731 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 24,714 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front wheel / tyre / disc / bearings NOT TESTED due to excessivly binding front brake .

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 24,487 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 23,180 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 22,856 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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S640 NPX is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S640 NPX, 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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S640 NPX is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 2 December 1998.

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