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S754 KTH

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,801 mi
Last recorded49,801 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS754 KTH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 49,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 49,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2023 47,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 21,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 21,704 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))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 21,519 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 20,607 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 20,049 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 19,349 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 18,551 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 17,744 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 17,731 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2011 17,605 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 16,577 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 15,300 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 14,033 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 12,348 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 10,734 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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S754 KTH is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 S754 KTH, 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 S754 KTH registered?

S754 KTH is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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