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S735 WWP

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

28,161 mi
Last recorded28,161 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS735 WWP
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 28,161 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 28,107 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 27,596 miles

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

Rear low reserve travel

Pass 17 May 2021 26,980 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 26,800 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 26,303 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 25,560 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 24,411 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 21,758 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 19,136 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 19,057 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 16,982 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 16,473 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 14,161 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 11,441 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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S735 WWP is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S735 WWP, 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 S735 WWP registered?

S735 WWP is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S735 WWP safe to buy?

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