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S8 TPS

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,438 mi
Last recorded11,438 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 TPS
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 11,438 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 11,231 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 10,988 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 10,594 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 10,245 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 10,245 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 9,976 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 8,880 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 8,880 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2018 5,290 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 May 2017 5,086 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 4,722 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 4,653 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 3,776 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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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S8 TPS is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S8 TPS, 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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What year was S8 TPS registered?

S8 TPS is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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