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T298 SNO

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,487 mi
Last recorded39,487 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT298 SNO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 39,487 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2025 35,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 33,209 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 33,209 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2023 31,246 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 31,246 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 30,309 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 29,885 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 28,997 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2014 28,979 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 28,802 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 28,595 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 28,320 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 27,397 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 26,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 25,703 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 25,403 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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T298 SNO is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 T298 SNO, 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 T298 SNO registered?

T298 SNO is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T298 SNO safe to buy?

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