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S840 XON

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,192 mi
Last recorded52,192 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS840 XON
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 52,192 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 51,729 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Header pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 50,757 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion present all over Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 50,757 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion present all over Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 49,233 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 48,915 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 47,352 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 47,352 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 46,739 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

cracks in sidewall of front tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2014 43,171 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 34,635 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 34,635 miles

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2013 43,635 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2012 25,836 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 17,413 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 13,032 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 14,455 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 5,330 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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S840 XON is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S840 XON, 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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S840 XON is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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