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S855 SDW

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

17,288 mi
Last recorded17,288 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS855 SDW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 17,288 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 17,283 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2025 16,957 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 16,904 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 16,727 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 16,634 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 16,522 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

OIL LEAK

Fail 16 May 2019 16,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working HAND CONTROL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

OIL LEAK

Offside Front BRAKE HOSE NOT SECURES TO BRACKET

Offside Front Upper FORK CLAMP BOLT LOOSE

Pass 2 Jun 2018 15,631 miles

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

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

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

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

noisy exhuast

Pass 20 Mar 2017 14,583 miles

front tyre is cracked

Fail 10 Feb 2017 14,551 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2015 12,201 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 12,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 12,235 miles

Front Brake hose excessively kinked (3.2.B3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 12,232 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 12,232 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 41,937 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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S855 SDW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 S855 SDW, 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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S855 SDW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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