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S955 BHR

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

19,474 mi
Last recorded19,474 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS955 BHR
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 19,474 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 19,474 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 19,458 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 19,364 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 18,785 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 18,179 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 17,580 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 17,407 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 17,164 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 17,019 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 16,321 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 16,321 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 16,218 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 15,321 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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S955 BHR is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S955 BHR, 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 S955 BHR registered?

S955 BHR is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S955 BHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S955 BHR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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