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S862 UGV

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

21,869 mi
Last recorded21,869 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS862 UGV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 21,869 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 21,114 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 20,246 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 19,511 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 19,509 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 18,612 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tyre previously been fouling and has rub mark

Pass 18 Mar 2021 17,634 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tyre previously been fouling and has rub mark

Pass 15 Jul 2019 16,078 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 14,624 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 12,697 miles

front tyre becoming perished on side walls

Pass 17 Mar 2016 12,641 miles

front tyre slightly perished

rear tyre very slightly perished

Pass 23 Feb 2015 12,399 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 11,916 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 11,767 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 11,264 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 10,735 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 10,422 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 9,906 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 9,111 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 9,111 miles

Nearside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 8,871 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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S862 UGV is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S862 UGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S862 UGV registered?

S862 UGV is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S862 UGV safe to buy?

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