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S973 CPN

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,372 mi
Last recorded19,372 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS973 CPN
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 19,372 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 19,372 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect R/H dip (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 19,304 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 18,971 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 May 2024 18,967 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Both bulb filiments eliminate on dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 18,371 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 18,367 miles

Position lamp not working front side lamp (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2011 18,056 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 17,186 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 16,377 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 15,666 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 14,540 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 14,540 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 12,346 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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S973 CPN is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S973 CPN, 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 S973 CPN registered?

S973 CPN is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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