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S277 BFE

1998 Yamaha Xvs 650 A

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

54,198 mi
Last recorded54,198 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xvs 650 A17,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS277 BFE
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 650 A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 54,198 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 54,167 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable rear fitment tyre fitted front (5.2.3 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 54,136 miles

Fuel cap ineffective temporary fuel cap fitted, will not maintain a seal when tank is filled (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements too quiet, cannot be heard clearly (7.7 (c))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Tyre is unsuitable rear fitment tyre fitted to front wheel (5.2.3 (a))

Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel front brake does not work (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured rear suspension shock absorber mounting to swing arm broken away. shock absorber not attached to swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Footrest slightly loose all four footrest pivots slightly worn, but all are secure (6.2.12 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

gear lever pivot worn

Pass 6 Apr 2023 51,613 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 50,678 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 49,912 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 48,195 miles

wiring insecure

Fail 23 Mar 2018 48,192 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

wiring insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2017 46,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 44,615 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 42,703 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 40,960 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 39,530 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,529 miles

fronttyrehas small cuts

Pass 10 Mar 2011 31,688 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 26,549 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 26,549 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 23,142 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 21,672 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 19,540 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 19,540 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xvs 650 A?

Based on 1,450 MOT tests across 222 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
529
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
222
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 4
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S277 BFE is a 1998 Yamaha Xvs 650 A in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Xvs 650 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 17,380 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 Xvs 650 A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S277 BFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xvs 650 A typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Xvs 650 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S277 BFE is a 1998 Yamaha Xvs 650 A, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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