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S827 KPO

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Gold Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

32,018 mi
Last recorded32,018 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS827 KPO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 32,018 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 31,538 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 31,195 miles

Central Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 30,898 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 30,684 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 30,417 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 30,412 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 30,298 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 29,102 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 28,618 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 27,859 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 26,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 May 2010 26,899 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 24,677 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 23,182 miles

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

advise + front brake noisey on operation

Pass 20 Jun 2006 19,882 miles

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

front brake (noisey)

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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S827 KPO is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Gold with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S827 KPO, 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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S827 KPO is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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