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S870 KFX

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,267 mi
Last recorded16,267 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS870 KFX
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2025 16,267 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 16,236 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 16,158 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 16,123 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 16,118 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 16,114 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 16,062 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 15,891 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 14,939 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 14,829 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 14,809 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 14,371 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 14,354 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 14,282 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 14,201 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 13,881 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 13,682 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 13,564 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 13,306 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 12,946 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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S870 KFX is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S870 KFX, 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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S870 KFX is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 3 October 1998.

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