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S944 UOO

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Gold Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,963 mi
Last recorded34,963 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS944 UOO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 19 May 2026 34,963 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 34,875 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 34,672 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 34,354 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 34,063 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 33,451 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 33,056 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 31,951 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 31,079 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 31,027 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 30,973 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 30,493 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 30,343 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 29,895 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 28,085 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 26,622 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 25,199 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 23,653 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 21,239 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 18,668 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 16,074 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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S944 UOO is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Gold with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S944 UOO, 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 S944 UOO registered?

S944 UOO is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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