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S204 TNF

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,227 mi
Last recorded49,227 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS204 TNF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 49,227 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 48,855 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 48,816 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 48,816 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 48,107 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 48,107 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm FRONT AND REAR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 47,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 47,044 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 44,899 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 44,895 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 43,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 40,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 39,184 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 39,020 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 36,611 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 36,481 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 30,713 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 21,804 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 13,367 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 10,977 miles

REAR BRAKE DRUM FEELS SLIGHTLY OVAL TYRE PRESSURES WERE LOW 11 PSI IN FRONT REAR WAS 8PSI THEY SHOULD BE 29 PSI FRONT AND 33PSI REAR

Pass 29 Aug 2007 8,579 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 5,579 miles

front tyre underinflated

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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S204 TNF is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S204 TNF, 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 S204 TNF registered?

S204 TNF is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 October 1998.

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