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S970 KLM

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

50,399 mi
Last recorded50,399 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS970 KLM
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 50,399 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 49,901 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 49,866 miles

Front Brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Front Brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 49,078 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 49,078 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 48,281 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 47,396 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 47,396 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 46,580 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 46,554 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 46,554 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2016 46,477 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 46,201 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 45,921 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 45,572 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 45,274 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 44,959 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 44,652 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2009 44,233 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2009 44,233 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2008 43,649 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 42,911 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 42,186 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 41,406 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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S970 KLM is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S970 KLM, 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 S970 KLM registered?

S970 KLM is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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