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S83 CWV

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

57,719 mi
Last recorded57,719 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS83 CWV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 57,719 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 56,964 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 55,500 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 54,045 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 52,276 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 51,190 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 51,190 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 46,295 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 44,671 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 42,531 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

gear lever slightly loose

Pass 26 Jul 2014 42,425 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 42,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 42,052 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 41,985 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 41,970 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 41,881 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 41,838 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 41,703 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2006 41,509 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 41,272 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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S83 CWV is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S83 CWV, 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 S83 CWV registered?

S83 CWV is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S83 CWV safe to buy?

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