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S787 RLH

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,022 mi
Last recorded38,022 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS787 RLH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2026 38,022 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 37,949 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 37,249 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 36,195 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 35,450 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 34,644 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 33,314 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 31,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 28,209 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 24,483 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 21,815 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Aug 2014 18,991 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 15,852 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 15,672 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 15,137 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 14,719 miles

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

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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S787 RLH is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S787 RLH, 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 S787 RLH registered?

S787 RLH is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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