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S810 NGW

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,485 mi
Last recorded23,485 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS810 NGW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 23,485 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 23,438 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 23,095 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 22,845 miles

slight free movement in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Aug 2021 22,412 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 22,055 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 21,674 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 21,674 miles

Axle insecure rear axle bolt loose (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 21,280 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 21,060 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 20,434 miles

age cracks front tyre

Fail 19 Apr 2016 20,411 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

age cracks front tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2015 19,543 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 19,584 miles

Front Front suspension inadequate damping effect (9.2.7d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 19,016 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 18,684 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 7,794 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 14,415 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 13,904 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 13,309 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 12,060 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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S810 NGW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S810 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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What year was S810 NGW registered?

S810 NGW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S810 NGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S810 NGW shows 21 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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