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S852 KGN

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

10,894 mi
Last recorded10,894 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS852 KGN
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 10,894 miles

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play sidecar wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 10,171 miles

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play sidecar wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

fuel cap rubber slightly perished

Pass 18 Aug 2022 9,908 miles

tested as side car out fit .

Pass 5 Nov 2020 9,901 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 9,901 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 9,848 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 9,750 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 9,611 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 9,509 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 9,434 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 9,300 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 8,952 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 8,671 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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S852 KGN is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S852 KGN, 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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S852 KGN is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S852 KGN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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