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S903 FTN

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

21,445 mi
Last recorded21,445 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS903 FTN
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 21,445 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 21,445 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 21,441 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected Front brake remains engaged when the lever is released. (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Left side of engine casing has a minor leak of engine oil.

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 21,389 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 21,389 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 21,057 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 20,656 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 20,347 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 20,347 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 20,244 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 19,938 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear tyre sidewall showing signs of cracking.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 19,452 miles

Advise short bolt on engine mounting plate

Fail 23 Mar 2010 19,452 miles

Advise short bolt on engine mounting plate

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 19,120 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 18,616 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 13,076 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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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S903 FTN is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S903 FTN, 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 S903 FTN registered?

S903 FTN is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 5 September 1998.

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