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S808 NGW

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Multi-colour Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

25,509 mi
Last recorded25,509 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS808 NGW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 25,509 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 25,392 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 25,008 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 24,233 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 24,207 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 Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2019 23,656 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 22,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 21,990 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 21,015 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 19,555 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 18,974 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 18,318 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 17,435 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 16,204 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 15,020 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 14,300 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 13,827 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 12,249 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 10,005 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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S808 NGW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Multi-colour with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S808 NGW, 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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S808 NGW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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