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WAR 954W

1998 Yamaha XS650

Black Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

7,213 mi
Last recorded7,213 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XS65019,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAR 954W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 7,213 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Clutch lever pivot stiff but lever still returns

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle to be used in daylight hours only and not at time of reduced visibility

Nearside Front Foot peg end damaged but still usable

Pass 17 Mar 2023 6,946 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 6,766 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 5,133 miles

exhaust loud

Pass 11 Jul 2019 3,207 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 3,196 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 3,178 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 3,127 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 3,122 miles

Brake reaction bracket insecure No split pin fitted (3.2.A1j)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 2,496 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 2,496 miles

Brake reaction bracket insecure Fit Security Pin (3.2.A1j)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 1,432 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 3 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XS650?

Based on 7,134 MOT tests across 1,506 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
241
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 49
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 28
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
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WAR 954W is a 1998 Yamaha XS650 in Black with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 19,312 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 XS650 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WAR 954W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XS650 typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha XS650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WAR 954W is a 1998 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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