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S714 BFA

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,607 mi
Last recorded12,607 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS714 BFA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 12,607 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 12,567 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 12,518 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 12,395 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2014 12,264 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 12,196 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 12,159 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 11,907 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 11,688 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 11,688 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 10,962 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 10,577 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 9,836 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 9,836 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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S714 BFA is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S714 BFA, 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 S714 BFA registered?

S714 BFA is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S714 BFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S714 BFA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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