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S906 LRY

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,971 mi
Last recorded28,971 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS906 LRY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 8 May 2025 28,971 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 28,908 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 28,886 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 28,582 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 26,489 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 25,241 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 25,219 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 25,065 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 23,506 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 22,210 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 22,006 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 21,613 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 21,294 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 20,148 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 19,668 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 18,258 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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S906 LRY is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 S906 LRY, 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 S906 LRY registered?

S906 LRY is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 12 September 1998.

Is S906 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S906 LRY shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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